Weldaar Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I am currently trying to convert a trem guitar to a hard tail. I routed out the necessary place to be filled and cut a block for it. I would like to know what type of filler I should use for this. Brand if possible? Thanx, Jeff Edited July 8, 2015 by Weldaar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldaar Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Will this work? http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/maintenance-repair/minwax-high-performance-wood-filler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripthorn Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 If the block is a good fit, regular old epoxy is a great choice. If it is not a good fit, the best option is to cut a block that is. After that, and if it is to be an opaque finish, Timbermate is a great wood filler that does not have the same issues that many other fillers have as far as shrinking, cracking, staining, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldaar Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Yes, the fit is very close with only a very small gap as directed by this site for penetration of the filler. Edited July 8, 2015 by Weldaar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldaar Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) The link that I posted would not be recommended? It will be a painted finish. Edited July 8, 2015 by Weldaar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 That is a good product too. I have used it without problems in the past. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 The issue with fillers is that they have a different density and rate of seasonal movement to the wood around them. At best they might still show a marginal shadow underneath your finish, much the same as you see joint lines in multi-part bodies. I've not used that specific filler myself, however I know only of good reports from people who know what they're doing using it. A couple of bad ones from people who didn't, but that's just typical of most things. :-D Last fill I did, I used an old plastic card as a squeegee to mash it in. After sanding there were a couple of small voids which a second skim easily fixes, or simply flood the area with thin cyanoacrylate glue and sand back when dry. Would love to see photos of your progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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