Filling Redgum

[Iain]

I am making some cheese platters out of redgum and it has that crumbling black resin that gives it some character. I want to fill the gaps where this falls out and I am not sure what to use. Any thoughts, I am aware that there is an epoxy product available but I do not know what it is, I am also burnishing the boards and not applying a poly finish.

[Roger Peine]

You could give polyesther resin ago .
Other people on past posts have suggested using a clear casting resin. Personally i have only used the Polyesther resin .
It's reasonably inexpensive too .
roj

[AlexS]

For small areas, you can use araldite adhesive. However, if you have a lot to do, I'd suggest an epoxy casting resin such as Araldite M, available from Meury Enterprises in Sydney.

To eliminate bubbles, warm gently with a hot air gun (or hair dryer at a pinch).

[Marty Lott]

I've used Button Shellac melted with beeswax with some earth pigments for the colour. It's non-toxic which may be good in your situation. Let me know if you need more info on the technique...

cheers,
Marty.

[Iain]

Thanks for the responses I shall try all of the above and note them for future reference, I shall be interested to see how they sand up.

[Rod Smith]

What about plastic filler like car bog or plasti-bond. Tint to the desired colour.

Rod

[lino]

I have used a two pack epoxy glue from wagon paints(Rhino Industries) in bayswater with good results. It dries to a clear glass like finish (Make sure you have no air bubbles in it.