Abatron WoodEpox Kit - 12 oz - 2-Part Structural Epoxy Adhesive Filler - Wood Filler Putty

This wood epoxy is really easy to work with because it forms like a putty!! Does exactly what they say it does. Sandable & paintable!! Cures hard with no cracks!!

This product worked better on vertical surfaces than the bondo or powdered wood products I've used in the past. Had some porch posts to repair as well as a couple of railings and this product in conjunction with the liquid wood hardener works quite well. For the tops of the horizontal railings that had some shallow rot I used the epoxy putty mixed with some of the hardener and it was easier to spread and push into the wood surface. The product is expensive but if you're working on irreplaceable trim I think it's work the cost. I was surprised at how easy this sanded too. Hopefully the repairs will last indefinitely.

This product is great if you need to match the profile of the non-rotted wood. I used it to repair the rotted wood corner of a door, which I thought would be impossible to repair without replacing the wood. It has a long work time, unlike some epoxies and is easy to sand, especially with a Drexel Multi-Max. You can shape it with tools. I actually used a paint stick and popsicle sticks to match the existing door edges. You want to make sure you mix the two parts well and is a solid tan color. If you don’t mix well, you won’t get a good cure and the stuff will crumble. Found that out on my first attempt using the product. It is expensive compared to other wood fillers, but the ability to work it really stands out. Bondo wood filler works well to fill large areas, but is better on flat surfaces because it sets up too fast and is too mushy to work before it hardens. QuikWood is easy to use and works well for filling holes, but much firmer so hard to use to match a profile. The non-epoxy wood fillers have not given me lasting repairs on exterior wood. The stuff also goes a long way. I’ve used the same small containers to make multiple repairs. You also want to make sure you use a wood hardener on the rotted wood (e.g. LiquidWood) to give the epoxy a firm surface to stick to. If possible, I drive stainless steel screws into the hardened rot into the fresh wood underneath, leaving the screw head and part of the screw out to give the epoxy more to adhere to and provide a stronger repair.

Overall, it is a good product that drys into a very stable substance that is very hard, tool-able, and paint-able. But, it doesn't work like the traditional putties that I've used. It is not always easy to work , because of it's stiff , yet still pliable consistency. So, once I pressed it into the hole I was filling, it was difficult to trowel it down with a putty knife, in order to level it off to the hole's upper edge. So, since I didn't realize how hard it would be to level it with a putty knife, I ended up putting too much woodepox in the hole. Normally, I think most people would rectify this issue by aggressively sanding it down to the hole's edge, and the level of the the item being filled, but I was working in a very tight fitting area, which had no room for aggressive sanding. So, I don't recommend using this product in a very tight area, unless you don't care about how it will look, and just want a functional fill that does the job of keeping the area protected from the elements. And, I also don't recommend using this product in an area that is difficult to access with an electric sander, because if you put in in too high, then you're stuck with it being too high. On the flip side, it is easy to mix, and can be done by hand,. I spooned equal portions of part A and B onto a board, and then picked it up with my hand, and mixed it by hand , while wearing latex gloves. No accurate measuring is necessary, and eye- balling the equal proportions is adequate, and I've had no problems with getting the right amounts .. So , while mixing, and kneading it by hand, it is ready to use when there is a uniform color throughout, with no streaking that is caused by one of the parts not being completely mixed in. So, when it is uniform in color, and feels like a stiff, yet pliable clay , it is ready to be pushed into the opened area.. Overall, this material dries to an amazingly hard substance that looks as though it will last for years. But, learning how to work it, at least for myself, will take more practice.

Excellent for repairing rotted wood- easy to use (but wear gloves) and I'm very happy with the result.

The epoxy jars are both dry, I didn't expect that. Mixing was a bit tough but worked great. Made a very solid bend on very old cracked wood! Filled large areas and sanded great! Painted looked great.

I actually like this stuff for filling "happy accidents" in paint grade projects. I will note that what I have is very soft and easy to mix the two parts in your hand. I suggest to the reviewers that are saying the product is dry, crumbly, difficult to mix. etc that they have bad product and should return it. This stuff, when right, is easy to combine and easy to place. I seriously don't recommend replacing huge sections of rotted wood with it though, the cost is prohibitive for that. Saw out the bad lumber and replace it. Use this stuff to conceal the joints, screw holes and the like. If you happen to drill a hole in the wrong place, this product works great to make that go away. It does cure rather slow, so don't expect 5 minute epoxy. Not the answer to every problem but worth having around the shop for sure.

It is surprisingly light weight. It is workable for a reasonable time, curing much more slowly than liquid epoxies, bondo paste, or the usual wood fillers. It sands and shapes easily, and for complex profiles should yield better and easier results than alternatives. However, I question its bonding power and durability. It's difficult to apply without leaving small voids, it isn't as sticky as other products, and it is softer. Screw hold will probably be pretty weak. Tooling requires wetting your tool with alcohol with each pass to get a smooth-ish profile. It will hold in place and keep its shape far better than softer or more liquid alternatives. You'll want to power sand with finer grit to get a smooth surface before priming and painting. Using wood hardener before applying is likely more critical for bond than with liquid epoxy and is recommended in the directions. All in all, I judge it a good product for use in the right application. Whether that includes my rot repair to a wood storm window panel -- exposed to sun and weather -- remains to be seen. After trying the product, I think I'd avoid using in locations that see big temperature swings or vibration. For repairs to damaged trim, such as indoors or on a protected doorframe, however, it seems a very good product and DIY friendly. Unfortunately, mine had been previously opened and used. Check yours on receipt. UPDATE. I applied it to replace the rotted corner of an old fashioned wood framed storm window. After 9 months, including a harsh midAtlantic winter, lots of sun exposure, and a hot summer, the product is still holding up well. The paint has conyinued to adhere to the product well, also.

Expensive but easy to work with and to mould into shapes- dries hard and paintable so is my go to wood filler instead of the old bondo type I used to use.

Quando vivevo negli Stati Uniti, usavo sempre woodepox. Sono così felice di poter comprare in Italia!

This product is significantly superior and cheaper than anything available in Australia. Application is easier, especially when replacing missing wood. It sets solid. It sands super smooth. It's paintable after priming No wonder I can't find it here on shelves.

In two boxes is a paste which I’ve melted in my hands wearing first gloves. It’s ready in two minutes but to shape it was better after another 10 minutes. The filler was very good for me because doesn’t dry in seconds so I’ve had a time to put it everywhere where I needed and even I could move from one place where I used it too much to another hole where I didn’t have enough of filler. So far I’m happy with the product but we can see in a year 😁

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