Things You Will Need
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Cut any large, ragged splinters off the wood using a small saw or sharp knife. If there are only a few splinters, you can break them off.
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Sand the splintered area smooth using 60-grit sandpaper. If the project needs a smooth surface, continue sanding with finer and finer grades of sandpaper until you reach 220-grit. This is important if the splintered area is on a surface that is used frequently, such as a desk.
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Fill the area with wood putty using a putty knife. Let the putty dry according to package instructions or overnight.
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Sand the wood putty smooth with 100-grit sandpaper. Dust with a tack cloth.
The Drip Cap
- Splintered wood is unattractive and also a little dangerous due to the sharpness of the splinters.
- Once repaired, the splintered wood is just as strong as it originally was and can even blend in with the rest of the wood.
- Sand the wood putty smooth with 100-grit sandpaper.