johnjf0622

Hey Guys
OK I have a old chest from the 20's that has the key hole chipped out on one side. I want to repair it with an inlay of some kind. I was thinking with Oak, maple, cherry, or dark walnut. That is what I have here on hand. What are your opinions? Or do you think I should use another piece of cedar? Thoughts on shapes of the piece to go in there are welcome also. I can post other pics of it if you need to see more of it. I am also looking to purchase another lock for it to have it operate like it did originally.

Thanks
John

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No dear my cable stretcher will NOT work on wood, but go to the store and tell them what YOU did and tell them you need one..... John

LaurelLaneWoodWorks

You could create an inlay with a little design to cover the keyhole (you would need to make a keyhole in the inlay) and the chipout. I would use something like a contrasting wood like a walnut, but that's me. If you use something like a maple, it looks like you tried to match it and failed miserably. I learned from that mistake.

Rob

I would use an elongated diamond shape placed horizontally.

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johnjf0622

Would the elongated diamond go with something where it has a lot of rounded edges.

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No dear my cable stretcher will NOT work on wood, but go to the store and tell them what YOU did and tell them you need one..... John