Elmer's E761Q E761L Wood Repair System, 6 oz, White

I'm very pleased with both the ease of use and the performance of this wood repair. I've been using the Minwax wood repair for years. It performs well, but can be finicky to mix since one of the parts is a liquid. This, in contrast, is more like clay, so you kneed the two parts together. It's very simple to do and pretty much mess-free compared with other 2-part epoxy systems.As with any rotten wood repair system, it's critical to remove all the damaged/rotten wood first so the patch can properly bond to solid wood. I removed all the rotten wood but, to be sure of a good bond, I also used the Elmer's rotten wood stabilizer a week prior to using the repair product. The end result was a perfectly solid patch that, when painted, is very hard to spot that it's been patched.Working with it is easy, although it is a bit sticky. Dip the putty knife (or whatever you're using to smooth out the final coat) in water prior to use and it helps make the final coat very smooth to minimize the need for sanding.All in all, a great product.

Works as intended. I feel this product provides a more solid solution for patching woodI have used this product several times before

This product is phenomenal for my need: repairing an old hinge mortise. We had a passthrough from kitchen to dining room with doors. We removed the doors but there were unsightly mortises where the hinges were. I didn't want or have the tools to cut a perfect wood plug. I have worked with epoxy before and intended to use bondo (automotive epoxy) to fill it, but was worried about getting the thick batter-like consistency to keep its shape. I happened across this wood repair epoxy and I am so glad I did. It comes together easily, can be portioned out 1:1 by weight on a paper plate and kitchen scale, has the consistency of playdough, and easily holds its shape. It seems to take about 20 minutes or so before the reaction really begins, so there is plenty of time to work with it. And a major plus: unlike most epoxies it hardly smells at all! I expected my wife who is sensitive to smells to react badly when I started using it. But she was just a few feet away and unaware. When fully cured (24 hours) it has a similar hardness to wood. It sands and drills well. I recommend you try to avoid applying it too thick or you'll have to do a lot of sanding. In my case, I used a putty knife to get it level as possible, then used a sanding block to sand it level , and then applied a layer of drywall joint compound over it to fill any low spots and hide the joint. Under this condition (thin layer of drywall compound over it) the epoxy takes paint well. I was so happy with this thing I used it to redo a door repair: the lock mortise had been drilled out too much and one of the screws holding the latch bolt faceplate in had nothing to hold on to. Some of this epoxy playdough in there and voila! I could finally get that faceplate secured. One of the door jambs had a chunk of wood missing. Fixed that too! I think back on other repairs I've made in the past and how this could have fixed it so much easier. Anyone that has used bondo to repair wood: forget it. Use this instead.

Used it to rebuild a rotten brick molding that framed our front door. Saved us from more expensive carpentry work. Carpenter was impressed with my results, and probably mildly disappointed, but he couldn't fault my work. New storm door installed, looks great, and I would gladly purchase this product again if I need it. Highly recommended.

I like this stuff. I have used it on decks, exterior applications such as door jambs, and garage door boards. The patches have been holding well. You will need to put some protection on it...such as paint or stain. I have used both and they hold as well as the wood, if not better.I don't understand the reviews about it being too dry. After 4 kits of this product, I haven't found any to be unworkable. I find the consistency similar to a drier play-doh...but still easy to mix. I would definitely use latex or surgical kind of gloves to protect your hands. It takes me about 4 mins to mix the two to a consistent color. I have usually mixed half the package at a time.Once it has dried, it is easy to sand. It sands similar to wood...but I still wear a mask around this when sanding. It takes about 24 hrs to completely dry a normal kind of rotten wood patch. One thing I do after picking out the rotten wood, is stabilize the surface of what is left with Elmer's glue. I suppose any white glue would do, too. After that dries, I then add the damaged wood product. It paints and stains very well. After one year, it is still holding up well in my deck posts. I had a few larger splits in the deck posts and this fixed them up.The only reason I give it 4 stars, rather than 5, is that it does not stick to vinyl. It just falls off. That may not be a fair comparison, as this product is for wood. However, smaller pieces of this do stick to vinyl siding and nearly is impossible to get off. If you need to repair some vinyl, there may be other products...or if you are patient with this product it could work after a few incremental steps. I'd definitely buy this again if I have anymore rotten wood.