Thank you. It sounds like you know what you're talking about. I'm going to start by testing your method. I've no shortage of sawdust.
Brad Nail Holes What's Best Way to Fill Them?
Feb 25, 2005
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I suggest that you test the old time method before you pick a specific method of filling the hole.
Take a similar piece of wood and shoot it. Put a tiny dab of white glue in the brad hole, then sand with fine grit. The hole fills in with the sawdust and the glue holds it in place. The less glue the better, but fill the hole even if you have to add glue a second time. Don't use carpenters glue, just white glue. Stain. Finding the filled nail hole should be difficult. Also works very well on 45 degree joints where a little filler is needed in places to mask a less than perfect cut.
I might use brad nails for some painted furniture projects, and in that case I follow the advice of the brad Godfather Norm and use 33 glazing compound.
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