Also, something I've done on occasion- Mix the epoxy straight, use a hair dryer to heat the stuff in the container

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which will thin it drastically and it will flow very easily. Be SURE you are ready to roll though, because it also accelerates the cure in the mixing cup. Mix small quantities.

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"OK--wood experts--how do" Fill up and seal
- Nope. Git rot is designed to harden rotted wood, NOT as a repair for cracks
  - The "crack" is almost like, not even a crack. It's almost
    - Sounds like you gotta widen out the crack a mite.....
      - True! Sometimes you have to run a hand saw through a crack in wood.
        
        Yup - I would...
- Straight West Systems.
  - Does Straight West System come
    - Our crack started as very small.....
    - Yes, you can get "repair kits" that come with everything needed, in small quantities. Here's one link
      - Also, something I've done on occasion- Mix the epoxy straight, use a hair dryer to heat the stuff in the container
        
        Concur with heat. Go Charlie!
- I would suggest caution.....
- So you are tring to fill a seam that is opening up.
  - The acetone is a good idea and I'll use it
    - If the gap is that narrow
- Flushing with acetone, etc.
- So, after reading all the posts here, this
  - Then go sailing?
  - I agree with routing out and using a Dutchman because

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