flipper2 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I like to use the belly weight with the hook holder. I was wondering how to finish the area around the drill hole . I have tried to use d2t. However, I don't always get the desired result with this method. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Try bondo, the same stuff used for auto body repairs. Mixes easy, sets quickly, sands easily, paints up great. After I've finish sanded my bondo filler, I add a drop of runny super glue to make it harder and stronger. Just a drop. Edited August 27, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper2 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks Mark, It never occurred to me to try bondo. I grew up in a body shop that should have been a no brainer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I too use a Bondo type product. It is everything Mark said. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I usually end up using devcon or bondo but have also used a wooden plug. I cut a plug of bass wood or balsa and and pass the hook hanger through it and glue the entire assembly in place. Then I just trim with a knife after it has set and then a few passes with sand paper. Not the best picture but.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I glue in belly weights/hangers with either slow cure paste epoxy (Rod Bond) or epoxy putty (if I'm in a hurry - any brand from the local home center) and there's not much to repair afterwards. I undercoat baits after installing the belly weights and tail hangers, so the undercoating will fix any small blemishes. If not, I use interior spackling compound because it dries fast and sands easily. It's not strong but it's only a cosmetic repair and it's getting covered by an undercoat and a topcoat, so it doesn't need to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have used sawdust with runny quick glue. Works well, but is more difficult to sand, as it is harder than wood. DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I use the epoxy stick. Slice off a chunk about an 1/8" thick, and cut that into quarters. Mix to a consistant color. It has enough of each compound to make a nice patch. Massage over the area with a small flat blade screwdriver and sand. Works wonders. Jerry Edited August 28, 2014 by bassguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
