To All,
I’ve got a problem I’d like to throw out to see how you guys might handle it. I need to fill in a gap at the junction of two 1/2″ round over router edges. The problem is the cabinetmaker made the cabinets and didn’t take into account the window stool when he built the cabinets and top, so the cabinet top is abutting the window stool creating a “V” shaped groove at the junction. The guy wants me to fill it in and paint it which is all well and good until July gets here and the humidity swells the wood which will pop out any patch that I make in Feb. I was thinking about autobody filler but that won’t help the wood movement problem. What do you think guys? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dan019
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If the pieces are long grain to long grain and you can separate them, I'd glue them together before proceeding. Otherwise, you're right to worry about fillers and movement. The wood should be on the dry side if it came from a cabinet shop so perhaps an epoxy filler would maintain its integrity.
Architects call a rounded V-joint a "buns joint." Tell the customer its special and you shouldn't ruin the design intent. LOL
Norse
how about removing the stool and make a new one with a cope to receive the cab. roundover?..just a guess without seeing it..
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations.
The cope's a good idea, but it would be very labor intensive since the upper cabinets sit on top of the counter top. I'll try to remember to take a pic of it this Fri when i go back out, maybe it will make more sence.
Dan019
Depends on the amount needed to be filled. In the end, a small gap can be filled with a paintable flexible caulk type product. I would try to make that as small a gap as possible.
Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Dan, any filler will telegraph through the paint finish eventually. Is it possible to cut off the round overs and add a filler of solid wood? Its a lot more work, but the best long term solution. Kem
To All,
I can't cut the round over off for 2 reasons. 1. the cabinets are already installed and 2. the main reason is it's an old historic house so I'm not going to be the one who starts to alter a peice of historic architecture.
I'm not crazy about the caulk idea, but it's starting to look like the only viable alternative. Any suggestions on a particular type? Maybe a filler to fill in 3/4 of the void and caulk for the rest. Whaddaya think?
Dan019
Dan, I would use Urethane caulk if you want to go that route. You can tool is with a sharp knife (putty) and it will adhere to anything. I've used it on the backside of casing to an uneven wall with no line crack of dissimilar materials. Can be painted and added to if it depresses a little on first application. Follow the directions for thickness of buildup and cleanup...........watch your fingers for discoloration if you're going out to dinner soon.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Dan, another option with solid wood is to mill a small (tiny) trim piece with a reverse profile, matching coves to fit the roundovers. This could be glued and pinned(23ga) into the groove then sanded flush. It could be removed at some distant future date leaving the original window stool intact. Kem