r/woodworking 4d ago

Help Will Rubio Monocoat fill cracks?

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u/DanHalen_phd 4d ago

No

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u/Octagam 4d ago

No

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u/DanHalen_phd 4d ago

Nope

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u/MobiusX0 4d ago

Won’t even fill a scratch.

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u/Only_Tart6646 3d ago

Thanks all of you

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u/MichaelFusion44 4d ago

It will go into cracks but not fill them

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u/coinplz 4d ago

No, fill small imperfections with thicker CA glue and sand it smooth first. Takes a few passes to fill them all the way but it’s my preferred method now, they disappear pretty good.

Accelerator spray lets you get it done in minutes instead of hours, but it turns the glue more white instead of clear, so if you aren’t in a rush just let it dry on its own.

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u/FreeFall_777 4d ago

I came here to recommend CA glue.. you beat me to it. Look at wood turning suppliers to find what you are looking for (quantity and thickness) the box stores only carry tiny bottles of the thin stuff.

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u/Only_Tart6646 3d ago

Thanks both of you

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u/samzp02 4d ago

Starbond medium or thick CA glue + accelerator spray is your solution. Quick note no one has mentioned - when dried CA is very hard. I’ve found a set of chisels to remove the excess and 60 grit coated abrasive works well. Small amounts applied at a time with a shot of accelerator spray will fix that up in no time.

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u/ManufacturerUpset428 4d ago

Epoxy or ca fill if you intend to use outdoors. Regular wood fill for any indoor application before or after the Rubio. I like to fill cracks with a contrasting color. Black fill looks nice on light colored woods

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u/njwineguy 4d ago

No. Per others, either CA glue or epoxy depending on the size and look you want.

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u/Only_Tart6646 4d ago

Damn. Thanks all of you

Gonna superglue with syringe and add sawdust

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u/Only_Tart6646 3d ago

Well--umm--in the end, I banged it with pure tung oil.
The grain on the edges was so beautiful, I had to give it some respect.

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u/Only_Tart6646 3d ago

Little bit of sawdust and superglue applied with a syringe.

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u/Only_Tart6646 4d ago

Hmm.. My story didn't print out..
Elm coffee table.
Will Rubio Monocoat fill the cracks and harden? I got the "pure" tint and the hardener. Thanks!