Blending in tinted wood filler with Satinwood purfling

[funkymonk#9]

Hi, just looking for some confirmations or alternate ideas as to good ways to fill in gaps of purfling.

Trying to match the satinwood color, it was .060 square and pretty brittle for the harsh curves but came out pretty tight. I have a couple spots need to fill and the sawdust glue method does not seem to match well.

I have thought of dying wood fill to match with some Transfast Honey Maple Dye. Don't know to trust the sample colors or what the lightest shade might be.

Thanks and appreciate any advice.

[Howard Klepper]

Why aren't you using the same purfling to fill?

Get or make a chisel that is just under .060" to cut out the damaged area and create a scarf joint for the patch piece.

[funkymonk#9]

Originally Posted by Howard Klepper

Why aren't you using the same purfling to fill?

Get or make a chisel that is just under .060" to cut out the damaged area and create a scarf joint for the patch piece.

Sounds reasonable, I didn't know they made chisels that small, I have a .125 tip.
Any idea where to purchase said chisel?
Thanks Howard

[packocrayons]

Originally Posted by funkymonk#9

Sounds reasonable, I didn't know they made chisels that small, I have a .125 tip.
Any idea where to purchase said chisel?
Thanks Howard

Here's something that might work depending on your locale:
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...-inlay-chisels

[funkymonk#9]

Originally Posted by packocrayons

Here's something that might work depending on your locale:
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...-inlay-chisels

Works for me, those should do the trick!!
Thanks Howard and Pack

[Howard Klepper]

I had one of the narrow Lee Valley chisels, and it worked pretty well. You can also grind a 1/8" wood working chisel to size, or use a jeweler's graver (these are hardened, and can also be ground to a narrower size. They usually come without handles, but putting a handle on is easy). This a good kind of tool to have around for purfling fixes.