Abatron WoodEpox Kit - 2 Gallon - 2-Part Structural Epoxy Adhesive and Wood Hardener - Wood Filler Putty

This product is great if you need to match the profile of the non-rotted wood. I used it to repair the rotted wood corner of a door, which I thought would be impossible to repair without replacing the wood. It has a long work time, unlike some epoxies and is easy to sand, especially with a Drexel Multi-Max. You can shape it with tools. I actually used a paint stick and popsicle sticks to match the existing door edges. You want to make sure you mix the two parts well and is a solid tan color. If you don’t mix well, you won’t get a good cure and the stuff will crumble. Found that out on my first attempt using the product. It is expensive compared to other wood fillers, but the ability to work it really stands out. Bondo wood filler works well to fill large areas, but is better on flat surfaces because it sets up too fast and is too mushy to work before it hardens. QuikWood is easy to use and works well for filling holes, but much firmer so hard to use to match a profile. The non-epoxy wood fillers have not given me lasting repairs on exterior wood. The stuff also goes a long way. I’ve used the same small containers to make multiple repairs. You also want to make sure you use a wood hardener on the rotted wood (e.g. LiquidWood) to give the epoxy a firm surface to stick to. If possible, I drive stainless steel screws into the hardened rot into the fresh wood underneath, leaving the screw head and part of the screw out to give the epoxy more to adhere to and provide a stronger repair.

I actually like this stuff for filling "happy accidents" in paint grade projects. I will note that what I have is very soft and easy to mix the two parts in your hand. I suggest to the reviewers that are saying the product is dry, crumbly, difficult to mix. etc that they have bad product and should return it. This stuff, when right, is easy to combine and easy to place. I seriously don't recommend replacing huge sections of rotted wood with it though, the cost is prohibitive for that. Saw out the bad lumber and replace it. Use this stuff to conceal the joints, screw holes and the like. If you happen to drill a hole in the wrong place, this product works great to make that go away. It does cure rather slow, so don't expect 5 minute epoxy. Not the answer to every problem but worth having around the shop for sure.

This has to be the best wood repair product on the market. It is slightly more expensive than the "wannabees" at the big bix stores, but its worth the money. It's easy to apply, to build up layers, and when dry, to shape by sanding. If you have an eye for detail, you won't be able to detect your repair. It takes paint beautifully and is recommended for historic structures. Low odor.

Overall, it is a good product that drys into a very stable substance that is very hard, tool-able, and paint-able. But, it doesn't work like the traditional putties that I've used. It is not always easy to work , because of it's stiff , yet still pliable consistency. So, once I pressed it into the hole I was filling, it was difficult to trowel it down with a putty knife, in order to level it off to the hole's upper edge. So, since I didn't realize how hard it would be to level it with a putty knife, I ended up putting too much woodepox in the hole. Normally, I think most people would rectify this issue by aggressively sanding it down to the hole's edge, and the level of the the item being filled, but I was working in a very tight fitting area, which had no room for aggressive sanding. So, I don't recommend using this product in a very tight area, unless you don't care about how it will look, and just want a functional fill that does the job of keeping the area protected from the elements. And, I also don't recommend using this product in an area that is difficult to access with an electric sander, because if you put in in too high, then you're stuck with it being too high. On the flip side, it is easy to mix, and can be done by hand,. I spooned equal portions of part A and B onto a board, and then picked it up with my hand, and mixed it by hand , while wearing latex gloves. No accurate measuring is necessary, and eye- balling the equal proportions is adequate, and I've had no problems with getting the right amounts .. So , while mixing, and kneading it by hand, it is ready to use when there is a uniform color throughout, with no streaking that is caused by one of the parts not being completely mixed in. So, when it is uniform in color, and feels like a stiff, yet pliable clay , it is ready to be pushed into the opened area.. Overall, this material dries to an amazingly hard substance that looks as though it will last for years. But, learning how to work it, at least for myself, will take more practice.

This is the best wood filler and reconstruction filler on the market. It works incredibly well and can be hand worked, or tool applied. It's possible to thin the material with wood harder, or their product thinner. You can also extend the hardening time to more easily work in the material into deeper areas or rotted wood that has been pre-hardened. It is best to put this in the area to be filled while the wood harder is still a little tacky. This product does have quite a learning curve, but that's because there is nothing else like it out there.

My front door faces west and catches the sun, it's original to the house and 50 years old. The spar protective finish had faded and over time there was a bit of wicking from the bottom and veneer seams had opened in a couple of places. This epoxy was just what I needed. You can work a little stain into the epoxy so the color matches the wood. Easy to use and good results, new spar finish adhered just fine and doors look great.

Seemed dubious at first but wow .. this stuff eventually sets up into a rock-hard but workable material. Amazing stuff, worth the money for what it can accomplish.

It is surprisingly light weight. It is workable for a reasonable time, curing much more slowly than liquid epoxies, bondo paste, or the usual wood fillers. It sands and shapes easily, and for complex profiles should yield better and easier results than alternatives. However, I question its bonding power and durability. It's difficult to apply without leaving small voids, it isn't as sticky as other products, and it is softer. Screw hold will probably be pretty weak. Tooling requires wetting your tool with alcohol with each pass to get a smooth-ish profile. It will hold in place and keep its shape far better than softer or more liquid alternatives. You'll want to power sand with finer grit to get a smooth surface before priming and painting. Using wood hardener before applying is likely more critical for bond than with liquid epoxy and is recommended in the directions. All in all, I judge it a good product for use in the right application. Whether that includes my rot repair to a wood storm window panel -- exposed to sun and weather -- remains to be seen. After trying the product, I think I'd avoid using in locations that see big temperature swings or vibration. For repairs to damaged trim, such as indoors or on a protected doorframe, however, it seems a very good product and DIY friendly. Unfortunately, mine had been previously opened and used. Check yours on receipt.

Quando vivevo negli Stati Uniti, usavo sempre woodepox. Sono così felice di poter comprare in Italia!

This product is significantly superior and cheaper than anything available in Australia. Application is easier, especially when replacing missing wood. It sets solid. It sands super smooth. It's paintable after priming No wonder I can't find it here on shelves.

Perfetto

I was a little sceptical at first when I received the pots but once I started using it it was fantastic. Really easy to use, like play-doe. I recommend placing it in a warm place first as this makes the resulting 'putty' much more malleable. It's expensive but is easy to mold, can fill large areas quickly and hardens well. I was able to sand, carve and drill it successfully.

Just try. You will see 😉