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Eric Roach · 08-21-2010, 11:33 PM

3 out of 4 plugs made with black cherry recently have swelled and split the topcoat. The splits have radiated out from the belly hook hole.

Two of the split plugs were sealed with Helmsman; one soaked for 75 minutes, one for 3 hours.

One of the split plugs was sealed with a Tung mixture for 3 hours.

The one plug that didn't split was sealed with thinned E-Tex.

Couple of questions:

1. Do any of you that seal frequently with thinned epoxy use that method successfully on hardwoods such as cherry, maple, birch, etc.? This was the first time I tried it.

2. Can anyone with experience using cherry recommend a sealer?

Thanks in advance.

Eric

08-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
Eric Roach Big E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seabrook, NH Posts: 681	Cherry...Bomb 3 out of 4 plugs made with black cherry recently have swelled and split the topcoat. The splits have radiated out from the belly hook hole. Two of the split plugs were sealed with Helmsman; one soaked for 75 minutes, one for 3 hours. One of the split plugs was sealed with a Tung mixture for 3 hours. The one plug that didn't split was sealed with thinned E-Tex. Couple of questions: 1. Do any of you that seal frequently with thinned epoxy use that method successfully on hardwoods such as cherry, maple, birch, etc.? This was the first time I tried it. 2. Can anyone with experience using cherry recommend a sealer? Thanks in advance. Eric Last edited by Eric Roach; 08-22-2010 at 07:14 AM..