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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