Filling Nail Holes or Minor Imperfections

[Mike Monroe]

Some might find this video useful. It's a little long and the technique described is somewhat time consuming, but if you're a perfectionist I think this is the route to go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBgdVfiE5EI

I'm re-finishing a 100+ year old low dresser and am at the point I need to fill the 100+ year old nail holes. The original material that was in the holes fell out or disintegrated long ago.

[Kevin Beitz]

Glue and sawdust...

[Doug Hepler]

Thanks Mike. Useful video.

Doug

[Jim Becker]

Glue and sawdust...

The best material to fill any small void is wood including matching grain direction. Glue and sawdust will almost always be visible once the finishing process starts and if you're adding coloration, it pretty much never looks the same when glue is involved.