Abatron WoodEpox Kit - 12 oz - 2-Part Structural Epoxy Adhesive Filler - Wood Filler Putty

This product is great if you need to match the profile of the non-rotted wood. I used it to repair the rotted wood corner of a door, which I thought would be impossible to repair without replacing the wood. It has a long work time, unlike some epoxies and is easy to sand, especially with a Drexel Multi-Max. You can shape it with tools. I actually used a paint stick and popsicle sticks to match the existing door edges. You want to make sure you mix the two parts well and is a solid tan color. If you don’t mix well, you won’t get a good cure and the stuff will crumble. Found that out on my first attempt using the product. It is expensive compared to other wood fillers, but the ability to work it really stands out. Bondo wood filler works well to fill large areas, but is better on flat surfaces because it sets up too fast and is too mushy to work before it hardens. QuikWood is easy to use and works well for filling holes, but much firmer so hard to use to match a profile. The non-epoxy wood fillers have not given me lasting repairs on exterior wood. The stuff also goes a long way. I’ve used the same small containers to make multiple repairs. You also want to make sure you use a wood hardener on the rotted wood (e.g. LiquidWood) to give the epoxy a firm surface to stick to. If possible, I drive stainless steel screws into the hardened rot into the fresh wood underneath, leaving the screw head and part of the screw out to give the epoxy more to adhere to and provide a stronger repair.

I actually like this stuff for filling "happy accidents" in paint grade projects. I will note that what I have is very soft and easy to mix the two parts in your hand. I suggest to the reviewers that are saying the product is dry, crumbly, difficult to mix. etc that they have bad product and should return it. This stuff, when right, is easy to combine and easy to place. I seriously don't recommend replacing huge sections of rotted wood with it though, the cost is prohibitive for that. Saw out the bad lumber and replace it. Use this stuff to conceal the joints, screw holes and the like. If you happen to drill a hole in the wrong place, this product works great to make that go away. It does cure rather slow, so don't expect 5 minute epoxy. Not the answer to every problem but worth having around the shop for sure.

This is the best wood filler and reconstruction filler on the market. It works incredibly well and can be hand worked, or tool applied. It's possible to thin the material with wood harder, or their product thinner. You can also extend the hardening time to more easily work in the material into deeper areas or rotted wood that has been pre-hardened. It is best to put this in the area to be filled while the wood harder is still a little tacky. This product does have quite a learning curve, but that's because there is nothing else like it out there.

I was rebuilding a deck and wanted to fill a large void in a pressure treated 4x4 post that was used in its construction. I did some online research and decided to try WoodEpox. When I received the 2 quart kit I was initially shocked at how light weight it was and was having serious doubts about it filling and reinforcing the quart sized void in the wood and having any structural integrity. Mixing: I determined the amount of hardener and epoxy to use by using a scale and weighing the material. When mixing I initially tried to put it in a gallon zip lock bag and massage it into an even consistency but in the end used my hands with rubber gloves to complete the mixing process. Application: The area to be filled was treated with cut solution for rot prevention about 2 weeks prior to the epoxy application. The void was bounded by white wood on 2 sides to prevent the epoxy from falling out and when full another piece of wood was used to cover the 3rd side of the void. In filling the void I was careful to make sure it was forced into the corners to completely fill those hard to fill areas. When I was applying the epoxy it acted like it didn't want to adhere to the wood, another concern. I let it setup for 3 days in 80 degree heat. Overall impression: Upon trying to remove the white wood, it wouldn't come off, the epoxy adhered so well, I really had to work at prying off the wood and it left bits of wood in the epoxy that I had to had hand plane down (you can still see some in the photo). I would recommend using some plastic between the wood and epoxy to allow an easy release of any material it may touch. And in the end it seemed to also adhere to the pressure treated wood well too. I also had some extra epoxy and created a 2x2 cube of the material and let it cure. I tried drilling and putting a screw into it and it seemed very structural especially considering the weight of the material. Overall I am pleased with this product and would use it again, I gave it 4 stars because it is kind of expensive.

I have used all sorts of materials for filling and patching rotted or damaged wood. This stuff is the best I have used. It is easy to mix, doesn't kill half my brain cells from heavy fumes and finishes off nicely with sanding and paint. My initial impression when I first handled it was that it was too light and fluffy to make substantial repairs. It also seemed like it couldn't possibly bond to the wood very well. Once dried though it was solidly bonded and hard but sandable. Once painted you wouldn't know there is a repair. Adding the two part LiquidWood to the project makes it even better. You can use that to consolidate spongy wood and increase the ability for the filler to bond. Add a tiny bit of the liquid to the filler to thin it for a more spreadable consistency. Overall this is a great system for wood repair.

Quando vivevo negli Stati Uniti, usavo sempre woodepox. Sono così felice di poter comprare in Italia!

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I was a little sceptical at first when I received the pots but once I started using it it was fantastic. Really easy to use, like play-doe. I recommend placing it in a warm place first as this makes the resulting 'putty' much more malleable. It's expensive but is easy to mold, can fill large areas quickly and hardens well. I was able to sand, carve and drill it successfully.

Just try. You will see 😉

Worked well on our wood doors and trim. Very sturdy and worth it.