Does this look like trouble?

[Rennie Heuer]

I oiled the top for the map gest yesterday and this morning I noticed what looks like a check in the end of one of the boards. It is not open, I can barely catch my fingernail in it. Unlike most checks it does not go roughly 90 degrees from the face but follows a grain line in an arc.

I'm perplexed and worried. If this is a situation that is going to be trouble then I will just cut up the top and use it for the drawer faces avoiding this one section. Once the top is attached to the base there is no going back.

Looking at it really close there does not seem to be any depth to it, might just be the nature of the walnut. Maybe I'm over reacting.

What say you?


Here's the top.








And here is the trouble spot.

 

[Dan Noren]

looks more like the nature of the beast, rather than an outright crack. a small amount of filler should help.

 

[Ted Calver]

Possibly a bit of wind/ring shake? Not uncommon in walnut. Doesn't look like it's developed full separation, so chances of opening up are slim?

 

[fred hargis]

It wouldn't worry me, but if you're nervous about it it may be best to go with plan B.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

Yep, I could be over reacting. Wouldn't be the first time.

The oil has to dry a couple more days before I begin the topcoat. I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[Alan R McDaniel Jr]

I usually just blink when I see things like that. I suppose some filler or epoxy would stabilize it. but, I am far form being an expert on such things.

Alan

 

[larry merlau]

i agree with ted, and its nothing to worry over

 

[Frank Fusco]

Man, you are a perfectionist. That would not even be noticed by most people. Let dry, a little filler will make it a memory. It would be a sin to cut up that beautiful top.

 

[Leo Voisine]

Looks absolutely beautiful to me.

How to fix it?

Sent that one to me and make a replacement.

 

[Rennie Heuer]

No change as of this morning. I think it will be OK. It's not really open, just the 'hint' of a separation. It will be another day or so before I can top coat. If there is no change then its full speed ahead!