System Three SculpWood Putty Epoxy Filler, 1 Quart Kit

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Great product, easy to work with and apply and has lasted for years when used with Rot-fix to prep the repair area. Far easier to apply and shape than the caulk gun type epoxies, especially for vertical applications because its a fairly dry, lightweight putty and doesn't run or sag.

While expensive, this epoxy putty works. I used it to repair a rotted door frame. After removing all of the rotted, punky wood I made sure only solid wood was left in place. Once mixed, the putty allows adequate working time to make sure the newly created void is completely filled without any gaps. The patch adhered to the surrounding wood just fine and is able to be sanded to blend it into the rest of the door frame. This worked so well I ordered a second batch of putty so I can repair some rotted window frames.

I have used this material for this last year or two during renovations of a 100 yr old abandoned house. It is simple to use, although having sculpting skills makes it easier. We have used it to replace missing corners and architectural features, fill big gouges where crowbars were used to open wood windows, and restore areas of rot. We use iron oxide to color it a rich reddish brown that will then pick up wood stain and other finishes. It becomes virtually invisible and is remarkably strong. It is doing well in areas that are functional and not just decorative. A little bit goes a long ways, so start by mixing less than you think you'll need. No other wood filler comes close to the usefulness and strength of this system, and it has been a godsend for this overwhelming project.

This stuff is crazy. It feels like the clay you played with as a child. It's easy to mix. There are two separate plastic containers in the box, both full of a clay-like compound. Put on gloves. Grab about the same amount from each container. Combine them in your hands. Then put the clay on whatever area needs repair. It's easy to work with and dries solid as a rock. It has stuck to everything I've used it on. I used it to fill deep holes on a doorway where hinges used to be and it worked well. I like that it isn't a liquid and it isn't grainy. It also doesn't really have much of a smell. The only advice I'd give you is not to be too heavy handed. It sands beautifully, but it creates a lot of dust.

The product is pretty good to work with.You can fix any damage on you wood but is expensive.

To be fair, I must acknowledge that this is an excellent product ... though I prefer their Sculptwood Paste ... the putty is necessary for certain applications when doing repairs where gravity prevents the paste from staying put until it can cure. Despite the excellence of the product, I could not in good conscience give the product a 5-star rating because the company is -- in my opinion -- ripping off consumers by "price gauging". This is the same product as it has always been however, they doubled the price in recent years. I was forced to purchase the product on Amazon after Home Depot (reportedly) dropped the vendor. Perhaps the reputable big box home improvement store dropped them because they dramatically increased the price, beyond reason and they didn't find the practice suitable for their customer base. (?) The item used to sell for $39.95. With that said, I have repaired garage beams, window sills, furniture, thresholds, molding and more with this product (and the paste) over the years -- and always with sound and lasting results. The clay starts out with a play-dough consistency when first blending, but quickly becomes very sticky. I find that allowing it to begin the curing process before attempting to sculpt real detail reduces aggrevation. It does afford an attractive repair that "disappears" once sanded and painted.

Great stuff!! Works great for wood rot restoration projects around the exterior of the house!

This is the most amazing stuff in the world.I have used Bondo, plastic wood (wood filler) and other products in the past to fix holes in wood. This time I was faced with the job f filling in a large hole in my door to replace an ancient handleset with a new modern one. The holes required are entirely different geometry and I thought I was going to have to cut up pieces of wood to match the old cut-outs, then piece them in and glue them. The main hole was way to large for Bondo - and being down by the sea I also worried that the shrinking and swelling of the door might eventually lead to cracking. When I described the challenge, a friend of mine recommend this product to me.I could not have been more pleased with it's performance. It's simple to mix because you just have to mix equal parts. It stays pliable and workable for about 4-6 hours, so there's plenty of time to scrape and mold once you get it in place. It handles like play-dough, soft and pliable, but with enough body to support itself. It's very light and cures in about 24 hours rock solid.I was concerned about it's ability to adhere since it's really not all that sticky when you work with. You will want to wear plastic gloves because there are chemical reactions involved here, but it's really no more sticky than play-dough. So I took some leftover and made a couple little balls about 1" in diameter and (a) placed them gently together (like a snow man) and (b) placed them gently on a slab of wood. The next day, once they cured, tried to break them apart. I needed to hit the little figure with a hammer to remove it from the wood slab and never was able to cleanly break apart the balls, so the adhesion I was worried about is a non-issue. This stuff sticks well, even to flat surfaces.It cures a light brown color and is much lighter than wood or Bondo when it's done. It sands like wood and can be painted like wood. As my locksmith pointed out, however, it does not chisel like wood, so if you need to make cutouts, it's good to think ahead and mold these when the material is pliable, otherwise you may need a dremel tool to work the small bits.Pros:- easy to mix- easy to work- pliable and workable for 4-6 hours- dries rock hard- sandable and paintable like wood- waterproofCons:- takes 24 hours to cure- does not chisel like wood (tends to shatter)This is definitely my new "go to" patching material for high-use areas.