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cracked wooden table

franky
franky Posts: 641 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
I've got a large 'farmhouse' table and the wood seems to be splitting in some places
can I do anything about it?

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  • culpepper
    culpepper Posts: 4,076 Forumite
    You could rub linseed oil into it like cricketers do to stop their cricket bats cracking.
  • franky
    franky Posts: 641 Forumite
    can I do anything about the cracks already there
  • tru
    tru Posts: 9,138 Forumite
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    Buy some woodfiller. It comes in a little tub, is easy to use, when it's dry just sand it very lightly so it's smooth :)
    Bulletproof
  • franky
    franky Posts: 641 Forumite
    thanks for that ;D
  • Reaper
    Reaper Posts: 7,352 Forumite
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    Sorry to drag an old thread up from the depths but I thought it better than starting a new one.

    I have an untreated pine table which has become dry and is cracking. I was wondering about using linseed oil or teak oil but have heard that both can stain the wood darker.

    Is there any treatment I can give it which will leave it looking it's natural colour?
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    I've not come across anything. Any liquid in any shape or form makes wood look dark. Even water until it dries out. Linseed oil would have a lesser effect I reckon.

    What you could do is ask on the In My Home board because it includes DIY and so someone might know of something that can help you.
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  • starlite_2
    starlite_2 Posts: 2,428 Forumite
    another hijack..but seems better than starting a new thread..I have cracked our wooden toilet seat by standing on it whilst cleaning the tiles..the seat has a clean crack all the way through..
    is there a way to glue it back together, or would it be a breeding ground for germs?
    Membre Of Teh Misspleing Culb
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    There are glues that would do it, though you'd have to make sure you got a waterproof one for wood. Personally I'd just replace the seat. Wouldn't be at all happy if I got the repair wrong and it came apart while I was sitting on it.
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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  • starlite_2
    starlite_2 Posts: 2,428 Forumite
    well the crack is right in between your legs if you sit on the seat..if you see what I mean..so no real risk of nasty trapped skin!
    we are just on an unbelievably tight budget at the moment, so if we can do a temporary repair I would be happy
    I did think it would have to be a pretty mean glue to withstand the weight...
    Membre Of Teh Misspleing Culb
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    If you ask on the In My Home board there will no doubt be someone who can point you at exactly the right product, since it includes DIY.
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
    DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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