I was asked to repair a very large hole put into a laminate conference table base. The conference table base was hollow to allow data cables, etc through it.
The owner of the business did not think it could be repaired. After going back and forth with the movers the owner allowed me to take a look at it.
He said, “You saw the pictures right? Are you sure you want to waste time coming by to look at it?”
Sometimes there are things that are beyond repair, but I had a plan for this one.
Scrap Wood!
You know the stuff that piles up in the shop after making furniture parts. Before we moved to our new location I threw away boxes full of scrap wood. Of course I picked through and kept the best pieces to help with repairs.
It is very difficult to throw away mahogany, walnut, or maple, let alone rosewood!
Most of what was thrown away was plywood, and particle board ( known as termite diarrhea) in the shop.
I have a toolbox that I keep nothing but useful wood pieces in. I used several to fill the hole. I made them fit pretty compact so I would not have to use as much filler. Anyway I filled the damage and matched the color.
And here is another view:
The owner came by to take a look after I was finished. He said, “Can I have your card?”
Zeke Willard
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