How to repair large chain-saw carving.?

Question

We have a large eagle that was chain-saw carved out of a large tree. It has 2 large splits on either side. It is always kept inside of the house at room temperatures. How do I fill them in? Wood putty fill the cracks and try to mach up the paint? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

I'm wondering if the humidity in your home varies a lot from season to season as it does in my area. If so, I like the paintable caulk idea better than the putty for the reason that we can expect the crack to expand and contract with the seasons going forward. Overall, the wood is going to dry out over time and the cracks are normal and to be expected for anything that wasn't kiln dried to stabilize its dimensions.

Answer 2

Is the engine locked up? Some do this when the engine will not turn when they pull the rope. Most times it a dirty carburetor from sitting for a long period of time. The gas evaporates and the oil gums up the carburetor. The other is the Fuel Pump dries out and not flex. It in the carburetor. You can see a little plate (Usually on bottom) with a little vent hole. This where the fuel pump is, it just a little rubber diaphragm. Now you tell us. LOL! ;-) Remove the spark plug and see if it pull easy. Then Check the muffler for a dirt plug, Dirt Daubbers love these. Then you may try the Diesel. Parts stores sell a Carbon Cleaner also you may try pour into the Cylinder and let sit. Then pour out pull to clear and re-install the plug. Fill with a fresh Gas/Oil mix and try.

Answer 3

Since it's painted, just use a paintable caulk to seal the cracks and then touch it up.

(The caulk will flex better than wood putty and you won't have to redo it anytime soon.)

Answer 4

if the cracks are over 1/4 inch wide, wood putty won,t do it,

there is a product called Rock hard putty, [at hard wares] that u mix water with, as the name implies it gets rock hard, good for filling in large cracks

it comes in a round carboard tube shape box, [like oats,]

Answer 5

Maybe so