Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler a.k.a. Fill 'n Finish NEW FORMULA

[r12ski]

I was at my local Home Depot yesterday buying some supplies and noticed that the regular CWF is no longer available. Now they sell Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler MAX.

Upon opening I noticed the CWF MAX is wetter. Not watered down per se, just a more fluid consistency. I actually welcome this change because – if you can't tell from my pics – the original formula seems to get pretty dry after a while. Plus, you have to thin the original for body tubes and even more for fins. I would say it looks like it can be applied directly on BT spirals without any water then maybe a 1:1 ratio of water to new formula for fins.

I plan on giving the new formula a test drive. I'll update with my thoughts.

 

[blackbrandt]

I just apply some wood glue to the fin, and then scrape it off while it is still wet with a razor blade. The fins feel so smooth that you wouldn't believe it.

 

[cwbullet]

Let us know how it works out. I have not used the new type.

 

[Marc_G]

A few months ago when there was some level of worry that CWF was going away in favor of the "Superior Staining" CWF, I bought a BUNCH of it in different sized tubes/tubs. I have a "lifetime" supply though it will probably dry out before I ide...

 

[rockets4kids]

A few months ago when there was some level of worry that CWF was going away in favor of the "Superior Staining" CWF, I bought a BUNCH of it in different sized tubes/tubs. I have a "lifetime" supply though it will probably dry out before I ide...

It seems to last rather well in unopened / factory sealed containers. But the seal is a joke once you open it. The first thing you should do after opening these containers is to transfer the material to a jar with a proper seal. I use several smaller jars so that (1) the majority of the material is never exposed to air and (2) the air space in the active jar is minimized.

 

[Green Jello]

I noticed this 2 weeks ago when I went looking for the Elmer's CWF at the recommendation of you guys here. Since I didn't know, I skipped the MAX. I found that the old kind is still carried by Lowes and in smaller tubes in Walmart.

 

[neond7]

I noticed this 2 weeks ago when I went looking for the Elmer's CWF at the recommendation of you guys here. Since I didn't know, I skipped the MAX. I found that the old kind is still carried by Lowes and in smaller tubes in Walmart.

I used the Wood Filler Max once on an Estes Der Red Max I built a few weeks ago. I used red Valspar paint (my first time using Valspar). I had many large bubbles show up on the fins. None on the body, seems the paint and the filler were reacting in a bad way.

I'll go back to using Aerogloss and sitting in a garage with the door open while wearing an organic respirator......

 

[Green Jello]

If you want the regular stuff in small quantities, this is how it looks at Walmart. That container also probably solves the drying out issue.

 

[Pat_B]

I tried the Max version and didn't like it. It appeared to have some sort of grainy additive to make it stronger, but less sandable. I couldn't get rid of the little chunky pieces of what ever material was used as the additive.

I can see where it would be a nice wood filler where its hardness would be beneficial, but bad for using on cardboard tubes.

 

[AfterBurners]

I keep my FnF covered with plastic wrap after each use and I spray water on the FnF before sealing. So far I haven't had any issues with it drying out.

 

[Tarasdad]

The Ace Hardware here carries the original in all sizes. I picked up a 2 oz. container to have on hand for future builds. Should last me a while.