Removing nicks

[GoldCrown]

Same as shafts/butts I have nicks in some canes. Oak and hickory. I’d like to remove them. I know steam is used… is a pin point steamer used. What are some techniques. Thanks.

 

[Rodney]

I used to scuff the dent so the pores were open and take a the corner of wet cloth, put it on the dent and then put a clothes iron on the wet corner. Just heat it a couple seconds at a time. Should work well depending on the size/ depth of the dent. I did that when first learning repairs, I do it differently now.

I wouldn’t try it if it’s laminated.

 

[Zerksies]

Steaming it is the best, But wood filler has worked too.

 

[GoldCrown]

I used to scuff the dent so the pores were open and take a the corner of wet cloth, put it on the dent and then put a clothes iron on the wet corner. Just heat it a couple seconds at a time. Should work well depending on the size/ depth of the dent. I did that when first learning repairs, I do it differently now.

What are you doing differently...thanks

I wouldn’t try it if it’s laminated.

Wood only

 

[Rodney]

What are you doing differently...thanks

Wood only

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[cueman]

Yes use pin point steam right onto the dent. Rough it up with sand paper first so there is no finish or sealer in the dent.