TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted October 10, 2019 I'm on my way to finishing a new wood project and I am not a carpenter by any means... Does anyone know if there is a stainable caulking I can use to fill some gaps where my cuts were off slightly?? Making a fly rod shelf... Tight lines Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted October 11, 2019 I believe there is stainable caulk available. Beware though, the label might say stainable, but a manufacturers idea of how well it accepts the stain may not be what you had in mind. You will need to read the label carefully and try a sample blob on scrap. Another idea is to use 1/4 round or smaller woodworking trim to cover the gaps then use stain. You could also use leather, fabric or some other form of decorative covering to cover the wood trim before inserting. Good luck on your project. Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayaker 38 Report post Posted October 11, 2019 Probably depends on if using solid or transparent stain, if only small fills try a color match claulk or filler. Check out a good lumber yard they should be able to help you out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks so much for the responses... I'll head to a lumber yard and get their opinion on what I could do. I like the trim idea too Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwkre 11 Report post Posted October 11, 2019 If you used a water based stain, you could make yourself a pile of fine sawdust with your sander, mix with water based glue and your water based stain and use it to fill the gaps. Try on a scrap first. They do make wood filler that will accept stain but your best to test it first. Home Depot has it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
