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    Filling a stem with epoxy resin

    Here is my challenge. I have a deep knot hole between the stem and base of an olive wood chalice. I lined the hole with gold-ish leaf. Now I want to fill it with clear epoxy resin.

    I am looking for some way to enclose the hole so it will contain the resin. I am not concerned about perfection since I will finish turning and sanding after it is set.

    So how do I turn this hole into something that can hold epoxy resin?
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    Are you committed to using epoxy? Were it me, I would use Titebond and coffee grounds. Prep the hole by drilling some angled holes to "key" the fill, and get rid of the gold leaf and expose some bare wood for adhesion. Tamp in the mixture with a skewer or small dowel and fill it proud of the hole. It will set within a few hours. Turn it smooth and move on.

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    That was choice #2. I'll try to make the epoxy work
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    How about making a dam with silicone sealant or similar non-runny gub?
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    I would suggest a dam of hot melt glue, since it will not stick as tight as silicone sealant, and be easy get off.
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    Clay (also called Plasticine) will also work as a "dam".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin Jenness View Post
    How about making a dam with silicone sealant or similar non-runny gub?
    I watch (a lot) of YouTube videos, and silicone caulking seems to be what most people use.

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    The gold doesn't do anything for me personally, so I would use John's method. Since you want to try the epoxy, I would vote for the hot meld glue dam. I have used it several times with no problems.

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    This one is done except for final coats and buffing. I have a lot more of this twisty and holey stuff so I can try the other ideas too.
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    There are 20 chalices total, (18 in photo) for the 20 new pastors being ordained in our conference.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Kent View Post
    There are 20 chalices total, (18 in photo) for the 20 new pastors being ordained in our conference.
    Are those all Olive wood?

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    Yes, all but the 3 on the far right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Kent View Post
    Yes, all but the 3 on the far right.
    Nice. Olive is one of my favorite woods to turn.

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    The rolls of duck tape faced with aluminum foil work great---the resin does not dissolve the tape glue like most tapes.

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