pitch pockets in pine

[Charlie Mraz]

I have run into a couple of large pitch pockets in some trim I put up on my back porch, and I don't really know what to do with it to facilitate finishing. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,

Charlie

[bridger]

scrub it down with paint thinner to get the wet pitch out of there. if necessary use a knife or chisel to open up the pocket a bit. then give it a good coat or 2 of shellac. when that dries, fill the hole and paint.

[Babbling Brook Photography]

Clean the pockets out and then fill with a good wood filler that can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes then sand it smooth. If your going to be using a stained finish you can get it in different colors but be aware the filler will darken some after you finish the wood.