Devin Columbus Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) So, I have an SG body that's in great shape and is ready to start carving, but the previous owner cut the holes for the bridge and bridge stop and they look very poorly done. What would you guys recommend I do to "start over" with those holes? Can I fill them with wood filler and still be able to stain the body without being able to see those fills? Is wood filler even an option? Thank you in advance! Edited November 4, 2007 by Devin Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 i will tell yo right now, everyone on this board will attack you for even mentioning wood filler. so, no. it isnt an option. i am assuming that they are tom bridge style holes, so this would be the best idea. get an appropriate sized dowl, and epoxy it in the holes then sand smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) A hardwood dowel, where the circular cross-section is not end grain. Edited November 4, 2007 by Rick500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 A hardwood dowel, where the circular cross-section is not end grain. Otherwise known as a wood plug, if you go to the supply store looking for them. Regular dowels won't hold for long in that application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 i will tell yo right now, everyone on this board will attack you for even mentioning wood filler. Nobody will attack you for mentioning wood filler - they may however point out thats its unsuitable for this job Now if you actually use wood filler after its been pointed out that its a bad idea ... then there may be a flame or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 So, I have an SG body that's in great shape and is ready to start carving, but the previous owner cut the holes for the bridge and bridge stop and they look very poorly done. What would you guys recommend I do to "start over" with those holes? Can I fill them with wood filler and still be able to stain the body without being able to see those fills? Is wood filler even an option? Thank you in advance! Take a look at these restorations for an example of how/where wood filler is used, and where plugs or new wood is used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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