I recently bought an antique oak wood cabinet that has a large hole drilled in it that goes all the way through. I want to fill the hole and then be able to stain it. What is the best way to repair this?
Large Hole in an oak wood cabinet drawer
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Re: Large Hole in an oak wood cabinet drawer
#2Where in the drawer is the hole? Exactly how large is the hole? A picture would be invaluable.
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Re: Large Hole in an oak wood cabinet drawer
#4What tools do you have to work with?
Re: Large Hole in an oak wood cabinet drawer
Edited #5You'll need to make a face-grain plug of oak using a plug cutter that matches the size of the hole. Glue and pare it flush, stain and finish. Or create a fake keyhole like this:
Re: Large Hole in an oak wood cabinet drawer
#6Looks to be close to a full inch hole, so not likely to find a plud cutter that big.
A hole saw with the center drill removed might work, but not freehand; drill press required
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If you don't have a drill press to use a hole saw without the pilot bit, you can use the hole saw WITH the pilot bit to drill a hole in a thick piece of scrap, then remove the pilot bit, clamp the scrap to the piece that will provide the plug, and use the scrap as a guide for the pilotless hole saw.
Jason