The drawer work progressed from an exposed timber frame to a lined finished assembly. This wood filler is another purchase for the surface-detail stage around woodworking projects.
I bought Goodfilla Wood and Grain Filler as part of my camper van equipment.
The drawer work progressed from an exposed timber frame to a lined finished assembly. This wood filler is another purchase for the surface-detail stage around woodworking projects.
Keeping Surface Detail Separate from the Lined Drawer
I built the timber drawer frame from a measured layout.
I fitted the base while the frame was exposed.
I later covered the drawer with rubber lining; my woodworking purchases also included wood and grain filler.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.
My Takeaway from This Job
The open-frame and lined-drawer photos show different stages of access to the timber. In the filler comparison, Goodfilla identifies a maple, beech and pine color group, Gorilla offers a natural-finish paste, and DAP adds a drying-color indicator.
Color grouping and a drying-color indicator describe different filler features.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Product
Heavy-body water-based wood and grain filler
Color group
Maple / Beech / Pine
Size
8 oz
GoodFilla’s heavy-body wood and grain filler can address small voids and surface texture before finishing wooden parts. The manufacturer’s directions describe stirring the filler, working deep holes in layers and sanding or wiping the dried repair flush. For camper-van drawers and cabinet trim, this is a surface-detail step after the woodworking and before the chosen finish. Match the filler color to the wood and test the finish appearance on a small prepared piece when planning a stained surface.
The heavy-body filler is used for localized repairs and can be thinned for priming and sealing as described in the manufacturer’s directions. Deep repairs are filled in layers.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
Gorilla offers another tub of wood filler. DAP Plastic Wood-X uses a different filler format with a drying-color indicator.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
Goodfilla Wood and Grain Filler
Wood and grain filler in the maple/beech/pine color group
