Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Wunderfil Wood Filler
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Average Rating:
4.0
(37 customer reviews)
$5.49
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1) Submitted by
Jacob Schu, from Lancaster, NY
on 10/20/2012
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The best filler I have ever used. The colors are just about perfect, it sands easily and applies smoothly. You can add a bit of water and fill grain defects as well. It dries quite quickly so you might want to add a few drops of water to the conbtainer if it will be open for longer than 20 - 30 minutes. I have containers I have had for a number of years and just add a bit of water now & then & it keeps well.
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2) Submitted by
Richard Bourn, from Kingsport, TN
on 9/14/2010
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Very easy to work with, and I appreciate the water cleanup. I used the walnut, and it filled well, dried quickly, sanded easily, took stain well, and blended well into the original wood.
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3) Submitted by
Jim Podlesni, from Green Bay, VA
on 4/25/2010
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Simply the best filler/putty that I have ever used. The small grain cracks that often are present in red oak disappear with this, making efficient use of previously unusable or labor intensive stock. My first negative impression at the runny nature of the product disappeared when I noticed how fast it set up and how easy it is to sand. Mix colors to color match but work quickly.
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4) Submitted by
Jonathan, from Racine, WI
on 10/30/2009
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I used the Wood Filler for kitchen cabinets for lights that hung underneath to light up the counter top, well one came out and a wood filler I had used was not as good. This so far worked better as I filled in the old holes and put new screws in the same place after drying. The color was a pretty close match even tho I knew I would need to mix but I wasn't that concerned as you can hardly tell now.
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5) Submitted by
Charles, from Laplace, LA
on 4/16/2009
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Stains slightly lighter than the color of the cherry I had but is an excellent filler. Dries quickly and fills deep holes easily.
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6) Submitted by
Mark Rosstedt, from Toms River , NJ
on 3/17/2009
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This is the first time I have used a grain filler and I was very happy with the results. I look forward to using it on my next project.
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7) Submitted by
Chris Frary, from Juneau, ALASKA
on 3/17/2009
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Great product! Mixes easily and dries close to the same color. I use a lot of red cedar and finish with tung oil. The nail holes in the recycled boards almost vanished.
Thanks, Chris
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8) Submitted by
Peter Obradovich, from Omaha, NEBRASKA
on 3/15/2009
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This product went on easy and sanded out good,easy to use and lets you get the smooth finish that you want even on woods such as white oak
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9) Submitted by
Vanya Wright, from Chevy Chase, MD
on 8/25/2009
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Runny in the pot, but stiffens quickly. Sands well. Swells with application of water, so needs to be wetted and sanded down again if you want to use a water-based stain on your project. The cherry filler is very pink and does not seem to change color with the water-based dye I was using.
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10) Submitted by
Eileen Magliola, from Northfield, MA
on 1/22/2009
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I just discovered Wunderfil to use as a grain filler on red oak harvested from my own land. It is as the name implies,wonderful! My wood is smooth as silk and it takes stain beautifully. I highly recommend this product.
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11) Submitted by
Gabe Douge, from Eureka, CA
on 1/20/2009
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I'm happy to say that Wunderfil - Black Wood Filler was a great choice for filling a bit of minor bug damage in a very expensive piece of Zirocote. This wood is very dark brown w/ black streaks & swirls. I'd highly recommend this product for people working dark colored woods.
Thanks, Gabe Douge - Luthier
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12) Submitted by
Robert Niemitalo, from Longmont, CO
on 12/8/2008
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I have used the natural oak filler on multiple projects over the last couple of years. This is one product that definitely lives up to its advertised capabilities.
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13) Submitted by
Nita, from Knoxville, TN
on 8/23/2008
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This is an excellent product. Filling an area on a blond wood 50's dresser to have it blend with the rest of the finish was easy with Wonderfil. The product can be mixed to match the original finish. I found that after wiping with a damp cloth and drying, the filled area could buff down with a soft cloth so as not to affect the varnish on the surrounding good wood. It was a simple job with Wunderfil.
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14) Submitted by
Rex Dillinger, from Milton, WV
on 7/30/2008
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Wunderfil is the best filler I have ever used. I have used it to fill holes and as a grain filler on many projects. It takes stain better than any of the other fillers I have tried. One other great thing about Wunderfil is there is virtually no waste due to the filler drying out between uses. The last jar of Wunderfil I bought dried up several times. All I did was take a screw driver and break the solid filler loose from the container, then took a piece of dowel rod and ground the pieces up into powder and added water. It was always good as new.
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15) Submitted by
Craig Vandercook, from Davison, MI
on 3/22/2008
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This is a exceptional product. As a hole filler or wood grain filler. The light oak matches red oak perfectly.
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16) Submitted by
Alex
on 2/14/2008
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Very nice product. I used the natural oak thinned with water a filler on a red oak project and it gave nice results under either shellac or Minwax Antique Oil.
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17) Submitted by
Raymond Schnarrs, from Meadville, PA
on 2/12/2008
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I used the walnut wunderfil wood filler it was the best wood filler I've use and I've tried alot of them. I made a walnut cedar chest for my daughter for Christmas, this was the first time I used it as a grain filler, I was amazed at how smooth it made the boards. It look like it was going to be to light but I used a clear Sam Maloof finish and it blended in great.
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18) Submitted by
Robert Lichlyter, from El Paso, TX
on 2/8/2008
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I recently build a desk for my wife using 5/4 oak for the top. I've never used a woodgrain filler before and couldn't find any on the store shelves. Got it from Rockler, followed the directions and was very happy with the results. Showed it at my woodworkers club, Woodworkers of El Paso and was highly praised for it...thanks Rockler.
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19) Submitted by
Kelly, from Minneapolis, MN
on 12/16/2007
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Excellent at filling minor joint imperfections when trying match up a 4-way and 6-way miter joint corner on a display piece. Also works great as a Oak grain filler. Thanks to Nate at the Minneapolis store for his recommendation.
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20) Submitted by
Paul, from Fort polk, LA
on 11/12/2007
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The absolute best filler I have used. I have only used this for damage repair so far but will be starting a project soon and using it as a grain filler. Have confidence it will work well. Nearly undetectable after being stained.
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21) Submitted by
John Hanna, from Thompson, OH
on 7/9/2008
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It seems all other reviewers like this product. I purchased both maple and white oak. The maple was very watery and all but useless. I tried leaving the covers off for a day so that some of the solvent would evaporate. Of all water based fillers I have tried, by far the most disappointing.
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22) Submitted by
Linda Ogren, from Deerfield, IL
on 10/5/2007
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Wunderfil makes me feel like an artist! I use two or more shades to create a natural wood grain effect when repairing gouges, hiding scratches, even obscuring stains. People can't spot the repairs. I appreciate the way it is quickly sandable, and find that after a day of drying, it is very durable (so do the sanding shortly after application). It takes varnish and/or stain like wood. It is my favorite filler for dents on complex surfaces because it is so manageable; after a careful second application, the area may require almost no sanding before painting (after a day of curing). I open by peeling back the seal and find this allows resealing so that it keeps its nice consistency.
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23) Submitted by
Peter, from Medina, OH
on 9/13/2007
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I used this to fill some small areas of tearout on natural maple which I finished unstained. It looks great and is virtually undetecteble.
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24) Submitted by
Tim Matherly, from Tallahassee, FL
on 7/18/2007
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Unquestionably the easiest filler to apply and sand I have ever used.
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25) Submitted by
Susan Firor, from Moscow, ID
on 2/18/2008
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Great product... except it has a very short shelf life. I'm working on the second phase of a project and all the colors I purchased a few months ago are dry. Is there a way to reconstitute them?
Editor's note: To reconstitute try adding a little water and closing the container. overnight.
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26) Submitted by
Nancy , from Stanton, TX
on 3/31/2008
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When using black stain the black woodfiller is perfect, you don't have to worry about the paintable stain not staining dark enough. I wish it were not quite so liquified. My project looks great.
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27) Submitted by
Robert Cook , from Tucson, AZ
on 1/10/2008
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Purchased the black wood filler and I am very unhappy with the product. The filler dried an ugly grey, not black as expected.
Editor's note: colors may appear lighter than they are when first sanded. When finish is applied the ture color will show. To see what true color will be before finishing wipe with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. Stains or dyes can also be used with this filler to change color as needed.
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28) Submitted by
Marty Reynolds, from Vienna , VA
on 1/22/2008
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I used the Natural Oak Wunderfil. I was very happy in how easy the product was to use and the fact it is environmentally friendly. However, when filling nail holes I was dissapointed in how much shrinkage would occur - often taking 3-4 appliations before the hole was covered.
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29) Submitted by
Todd, from Cronk, NC
on 12/28/2006
Best wood filler I have ever used.
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30) Submitted by
John Armstrong, from Monterey, CA
on 10/5/2007
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Used to fill 3/4" cherry routing errors (oops) and nail holes and 3/4" cherry plywood nail holes Really satisfied with the look after staining and finishing. Definitely would use on future wood projects.
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31) Submitted by
Bob Hicks, from Chittenango, NY
on 3/3/2008
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This product works great as a grain filler in oak -- sands and stains well, but not the greatest in filling air nail holes or vertical joint touchups. Shrinkage is a real problem, even with 2 coats on some fills. (too time-consuming) Cleanup is easy and it may be environmentally safe,but the solvent-based fillers or sawdust & clear model glue are still my choice of fillers in cabinetmaking. As a grain filler, I'd purchase it again.
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32) Submitted by
John Pettus, from Westminster, CA
on 5/30/2008
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I bought two different colors and after thorough mixing, both were almost the consistency of honey. It barely did an acceptable job of filling a 1/16” hole. When filling a 1/8” hole in a horizontal board a concave dimple formed immediately. It took three fill/dry applications before the hole was built up to a flat surface. It is completely useless for any hole or crack larger that 1/8”. When I tried to fill a 1/4" through hole in a horizontal board, the filler merely poured through the hole and dripped out the other side. With the board in a vertical position, it just leaked out onto the front of the board.
When diluted lightly, it could be used as a water-based paste-wood filler, but it would be prohibitively expensive compared to ready made quart size products.
Jars of different colors all have identical generic labels on the jars with color identification on the lids only – a very poor manufacturing practice. I frequently mix 3-5 wood filler colors together in order to match the color of a particular project I’m working on. This could easily lead to incorrectly labeled jars.
Editor's note: The consistency of this filler can be modified before application by either adding water to make it less solid so it can be used as a grain filler; or the moisture in the filler can be let to evaporate some before applying to make it so less shrinkage occurs after applying.
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33) Submitted by
Wayne Hanson, from Eau Claire, WI
on 8/2/2009
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Black dries grey, not black. After trying 3 different black puttys, I had to go over the existing so called black with a Sharpie to get true black.
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34) Submitted by
Joe, from San Diego, CA
on 1/2/2012
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This filler is way too runny. Its very similar to the consistency of wood glue. It cracked on gaps around 1/16" and even after I re-applied and tried to work it in, when I sanded it down the cracks were still there. It tends to build up around any gaps and sinks into them. Its a pain to use for filling gaps. It did work for my application, but i'll never buy it again.
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35) Submitted by
David Brush, from Goodfield, IL
on 4/30/2012
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Applies great, sands great, but stain did not cover! This filler looks so good...until the stain hits. I used the cherry filler and it took forever to hide the filler.
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36) Submitted by
Matt, from Tracy, CA
on 1/7/2013
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This was the first filler I had ever used. To be honest, I was a little confused at first because I tried to put it on the bare wood to fill pores. I later figured out you are supposed to put a coat or two of a film finish on beforehand. This way, you'll fill the pores without discoloring the wood. Once I figured this out and applied it after using some sanding sealer, it worked great! If you're going to fill wood grain, you'll have to add a little water to this stuff because it comes in a consistency made for filling large holes. Once you have it to about the consistency of pancake batter, it's ready to use for grain filling. The only drawback is that since it is water based, it tends to dry quite fast. Try it on scrap first. As long as you get rid of the excess quickly {I like to put it back in the container so as not to waste it}, it's fairly easy to get the rest of the haze off the surface. This filler is definitely worth the money!
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37) Submitted by
James Glunt, from Hersey, MI
on 4/26/2008
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I used the cherry filler on a couple of chip-outs on a blanket chest that I recently built for my wife and the color matches well. If you have ever used Durham's water putty, this is very similar except it comes pre-mixed and tinted (much less messy). It dries fast, sands easy and doesn't shrink much. Since you typically don't use a lot at one time (hopefully) I'm not sure about shelf life...we'll see.
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