Absolutely the most complete and thorough DIY instructional video ever.Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience in this very helpful video and posting it on UA-cam.
There is a far easier faster less messy and more accurate way to do this. Do everything he suggests in this video except one step. When you are filling the void with bondo just plop it in the void and be sure that you rubbed it in to make sure it bonds to the surface. For extremely Absorbent areas prime first. After you have the area over filled place a piece of aluminum backed heavy duty electrical tape over the bondo and surrounding wood. Then use a firm flat edge like the 6 inch putty knife he uses in the video and work the electrical tape flat. Work the tape so that is flat over your void like it is flat over the existing good wood. Once the bondo allows a finger nail imprint but doesn’t stick then remove the tape and shave it with a razor blade. Rarely do I even have to sand!
Thanks! I bought some cabinets that I had to run longer screws into a lazy Susan base and grind the screws off leaving unsightly marks in the lazy Susan trays. This will fill those gouges perfectly. I subbed!
Wow, dude. What a video. I enjoyed that more than most Netflix shows. The detail from what it is, through the chemistry involved, all the way to what it can possibly be used for. 13/10 would watch again.
THANKS, Craig, you're the 1st person to show the whole process that I've seen! I have used Bondo to do some wood repair years ago, you show some tips that I didn't know. thanks once again
Craig, for the small amount of time it took for you to explain this to the world, this rocked. I landed on this idea about the early '90s when I had to repair some T-111 exterior siding on the north west side of my house that hadn't been painted on the reverse side and started to rot out by the edge of a deck. I cut the rotted part off and a little bit of the good part. I put plywood that was well sealed into the hole but had to replicate the T-111 grain. At the time I had bought a gallon of Bondo to fix up rot on an old Dodge truck. So I went and experimented with the Bondo to replicate the exact pattern of the siding in that spot. I picked a dry day to do this job, mixed the adhesive a tad thin so it took a bit longer to dry but of course, worked as fast as I could. I got the Bondo in place and ran a matched piece of T-111 through the damp Bondo and let it dry over night after shaving off the rough spots. I stained it the next day with an oil based stain. It took three stainings but I got an exact match for color and texture and my carpenter relatives were very impressed at this new way to deal with T-111 and rot issues. That held for years, even under snowpack. I am a bit uneasy about screws and nails being put where normally they wouldn't be because if in the future someone goes in there to repair it again, they might hit the nail with a power tool and wack out an eye or something? Of course such repairs can be listed in the disclosure when selling the house but I wish there was a better way to warn people to be careful. The other comment I have is if something rots out, first figure why it rotted before any fixing and don't trust Bondo to hold a humans weight on a door sill. Of course, you didn't but I just thought I would go there anyway before somebody gets hurt. This is one of the best instructional videos on YT!
Great video--I have been using bondo for this type of wood repair for years. Your video has added new ideas that I never thought about-ie the screws/nails as a added way to reinforce that repair area.
I loved your video! Thank you for the step by step instructions! I used it on my first furniture flip and I have those ridges you talked about when it hardens, I'm going out to buy a chisel now! I do have an orbital sander which I'll use after the smooth down those ridges. Thank you again!
Great Job! I have been preaching the wonders of Bondo for years. Learned a few new tips like the screws & staples reinforcing and shaping with the masking tape. Thanks for posting!
I got some bondo for a project that I haven’t done yet, and your video has given me a ton of tips on how to do it the right way, thank you and appreciated! 💪🏻💥👍🏻
this video is wonderful! I have had a can of bondo for months for this kind of use and didn't feel confidant enough to use it. I do furniture repair and will use it this week! Thank You
When I was a residential general contractor my painter used Bondo to fill all the nail holes from the trim carpenters. I loved this as at warranty time in one year there were NEVER nail pops or sink ins from using regular putty other painters used. I instantly become a fan of Bondo, esp because it also has sooooo many uses.
Wow Craig you just solved a massive problem for me. this is one of the best most useful and informative lessons ever on making bondo work to fix many issues. I hope to use it on some rotted wood area on a fascia. Thanks so much
I worked in an auto body shop when I was in high school, so I am used to using "Bondo." I really like the idea of using a screw or a staple to help it it adhere. I have a spot where a woodpecker made a large hole on a piece of wooden corner trim on the second floor of my house, that this should be a perfect solution for. Thanks for laying it all out so completely. FYI, I found some 'Bondo' brand auto body putty with the red hardener included.
You did a great job demonstrating and explaining not only how to use it but different situations it might be used! I’m a diyer, fix it guy and woodworker so this was great! Nice videography also! Thanks!
Thank you so much for explaining how to make simple repairs indoors and outdoors. I am looking to repair outdoor patio furniture both wood and metal. 😊❤️
Years ago I was moving and getting my house ready to sell. I had completed all the projects, paint and repair, and was doing a last walk through. I opened the back storm door and a big gust of wind ripped the door out of my hands and ripped screws out of the casing. Now I had another repair to do and i am no carpenter. A good carpenter lived across the street from me and he and his son had just opened a custom hardwood shop. I measured the broken piece and asked the son if he could make me a new piece of casing with these exact dimensions. He made that piece and it was perfect. However, when I installed my new repair piece there were still two horizontal slice marks where I had sawn the broken piece out of the casing. I had heard of using Bondo but had never done it. I was running low on time so I decided to try it. I smeared the bondo into the slice kerfs and let it dry then painted it. I came by the next day to inspect my repair and I couldn't tell where I had made that repair. It looked like one piece of wood, it was that good.
My .02 worth Seems could be filled. Should stop moisture and pest intrusion Of course probably best to experiment with similar pieces at the bench let it dry etc I mostly build children's furniture.
Hi again, Craig. I just completed my project and I could not be more pleased! A friend gave me an antique Singer sewing machine with a treadle and cabinet she picked up at a local yard sale. A lot of the veneer was badly damaged from years of neglect. I repaired the veneer as you demonstrated, then chalk painted it white, changed out the knobs and gave it a bit of bling for a shabby chic look. It now looks just beautiful and I have received many compliments on how nicely it turned out! Thanks again for giving me the knowledge (and courage) to tackle this project and move out of my comfort zone.
What a great video Mr. Shotwell and you place a lot of emphasis on safety . I've mixed Bondo in used / clean margarine or other plastic containers with a plastic lid and put the excess in a fridge to slow down cure time until needed . Thanks again for an excellent video .
Had an old and worn out strike plate hole, aka mortise, in my front door frame and was installing a new smart lock. It was impossible to screw in a new strike plate with the crumbling wood and worn out screw holes. I tried cheap wood filler but that failed and crumbled. I finally bumped into your video, got some Bondo, followed your instructions (including the red mixing tube), and voila! Worked like a charm and my new lock is installed! Thank you SO much! Nothing like the feeling of finally fixing something you once felt helpess to mend!
Great video! Well done Craig. One thing I might mention is use of a Sureform (?) file, AKA "Cheese Grater Rasp" for the initial smoothing. They're non-clogging, and much easier for us clumsy folks than freehanding with a chisel. You can take the putty down to a near-finished surface in no time.
This is on another level, been researching for years on how to fix my banged up doors, finally hit the jackpot!! Wish I hadn't bought all those wood fillers and thrown away the receipts though 😅
This is one of a few videos that gave me the information and confidence to cut away rotten wood at the bottom of a door frame and replace with body putty. I'm not sure what I would do without this. A real difference maker. Thank you.
Great video. I have used Bondo several times to fix exterior wood rot, but your way of using painters tape to shape the line after apply Bondo is brilliant. Wish I had thought of it and it'd saved me hours. And use staples as rebar, and many other applications of Bondo. Learned a lot. Thanks.
I totally agree with Steve Hammond's comment. Most informative wood/body putty tutorial on the web. Nice job Craig & thanks for the huge amount of time that you've saved me.
Thank you so much and you really made everything easy to understand, and very easy to follow too. After watching the numerous repair ideas around the house, I m much empowered to do it myself. Great video and perfect explanation.
Not really sure how I ended up here but glad I did. Well explained, clear and concise and, most importantly, has given me loads of practical ideas. I’m in the uk so need to find our version of it. Thanks 👍
Million thanks, Craig. Explaining the workability of Bondo Wood Putty with screw anchors almost eliminates the need for Rotten Wood Restorer pre-app, the mfr requires. Neat concepts and chockful of practical ideas in making repairs in wood helped me immensely.
Looks amazing! Very helpful advice for measuring the condo/hardener mixture, golf ball size for bondo, and dime size for hardener. Anchoring with screws, and staples is genius. This is the best tutorial I've seen. Thank you!
Your a freaking hero in my book. I don't usually like watching tutorial videos that is 20 min long but this one was worth it. I will definitely be using this stuff in the future for my deck. Thank you sir!
I am wondering if you couldn't basically put a light coat on the whole deck. Leaving room for expansion and contraction. You essentially would be mimicking the artificial decking. Very expensive. I'm thinking the side of rusted metal sheds..this would keep out little critters and pest I would prepare it first. I am a wannabe woodworker, mechanic and musician..50 years guitar and piano Picked up five string banjo..a few years ago .That is one fun instrument. Great video here.
This is great! My house is 100 years old and I have alot of tiny repairs to do on it. I will be doing this to some of my window sills. Thanks so much!!
Dude… this video was so helpful! I tried bondo wood filler before watching your video and as you know that stuff dries super quick and never wanted to use it again. The bondo all purpose filler was much more pliable and easier to shape. A moving company destroyed the my buddies front door and your video was a game changer. Thank you thank you thank you.
you saved me a lot time on a ladder and cutting pieces to fit in place, at 80 its no fun to repair high up using electric tools . will be following your instructions when the weather cools down to the 70s. Saved some $$$ ,thanks !!!
Wow... What a great video Craig! Very informative, complete and helpful. I wish I knew about this 50 years ago. I never thought of these applications. I learned a lot of new tricks from your video. Thanks for sharing Craig!
Beautifully articulate in the explanation of the product uses and benefits. I just had to remove some rotted fascia on the exterior and will now be using bondo to complete the repair.
i have been dealing with a couple of these issues and would have never thought to try this on wood, ive been using wood glues and stuff, i repaired a rusty steel door with fiber glass kit and putty. the vid is very helpful and very informative. thank you
Great video dude. I've been using wood filler for years and always hated the way it doesn't work on large areas. It's weak and often I have to mix sawdust to make it usable. I'm off to the store to get some body putty to fix some wood rot and door repairs. Thanks for the excellent how to...
Thanks for the video. The vernier started to bubble up and peel on portions of my exterior side door. I used a utility knife to cut out the bad parts and then used Bondo to fill in the gaps. Worked perfect! Also had a little rot at the bottom of the door. I used some TiteBond glue brushed on liberally to seal up and harden the rot, then Bondo.
All the glowing accolades are all correct. I have watched a fair number of DIY home repair since my house is old and tired. Craig's is the most comprehensive video I ever saw, without wasting any time on nonsense or tangents. All content was useful, especially the opening explanation of the product. I feel prepared to tackle the rotted sill. I hope you make as much on your videos, as you do on your day job. 41 people are wrong at the time of this comment. (hope this Shotwell is not the same shot dead in Maryland in May 2019. if so, hope his boys have some income from his great video (videos))
Thank you so much for a thorough, comprehensive video to repair rotted/damaged wood. Saved me the cost of hiring a professional. I will tackle this job myself for outdoor rotted framing around a garage door.
Thanks TW!!! What a nice thing to say. Which vid did you watch. It doesn’t say on my end. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. There will be many more.
Fantastic Video. Comprehensive, Extraordinary Quality, Practical. Excellent example of restoration that many homeowners can use and benefit. Thank you so very much.
I'm a retired body man, this is a great instructional video as I have been doing this on all kinds of things for years, Plus if u need more structurally sound repairs use Bondo Glass, which is stronger, it has glass fibers in it and it is water proof. Great Video
Sorry I am a little late to the game. I just had to let you know you have given me some great insight on a repair to some rotted wood on my front door frame. I was thinking Wood filler at first but watching videos on it and then this I think this will fit my needs a lot better. Thank you for this very instructional video.
Great Video ! Never knew I could use Body Filler to repair wood rot ! Thanks will save a lot of money opposed to specialty products that take longer to cure too ! Thank You
Thank you Rhonda! I try very hard to take a simple approach towards things. Step-by-step. I think that’s the best way to learn. Please keep watching there will be more videos as time and money allows.
This is great! Answers so many questions I have about using body putty for wood projects. Thanks for making this video - one of most helpful videos for DIYers I've seen.
Thanks...I've got a quarter size divot in the door frame of a $1200 front door with beveled glass from minor termite damage. I dug it out six months ago to continue to monitor for termites--which were killed off a couple of years ago and haven't returned, so I'll be filling that in and repainting. Years ago I worked in the remodel/new home biz as a floor installer and saw many contractors using Bondo instead of a regular floor filler for some minor floor plywood or OSB repairs before laying carpet. They also used it with great success on older wood frame windows on the exterior parts.
Great video. I really appreciate the time/effort you put into making a quality instructional video. I am currently using Bondo on an external door situation thanks to your advice. In between applications and the 'screws as rebar' tip was great. Keep the videos coming!
I've been a paint contractor for 25 yrs. Bondo is the best. Price, easy preparation cant beat the price. Great job. You can ask 100 contractors and get 50 different answers. I like your common sense. Thumbs 👍
Thank you for this excellent tutorial and explanation! You answered all my questions before I even realized I had them, and the tip about giving the Bondo something to hold on to (nails, staples, etc.) will be invaluable. Furthermore, your examples of various types of repairs at the end are really inspiring. I know it's not the going to be the right solution to every repair problem, but it's certainly going to save me a lot of time and money in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind words. My goal is to explain and demonstrate for anyone to understand. You really hit a key note with your compliments. Please subscribe if you haven't already. Good luck
GREAT video presented by the knowledgeable, practical and very detail Craig Shotwell. It was a pleasure to watch and to apply all Craig's instructions to my woodwork repair job.
Absolutely the most complete and thorough DIY instructional video ever.Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience in this very helpful video and posting it on UA-cam.
Thank you Steve! I'm flattered. Please subscribe. There will be many more videos to come.
TOTALLY AGREE - VERBATIM. THANK YOU CRAIG.
21 minutes, its a doctorate degree
Well done
There is a far easier faster less messy and more accurate way to do this. Do everything he suggests in this video except one step.
When you are filling the void with bondo just plop it in the void and be sure that you rubbed it in to make sure it bonds to the surface. For extremely Absorbent areas prime first.
After you have the area over filled place a piece of aluminum backed heavy duty electrical tape over the bondo and surrounding wood. Then use a firm flat edge like the 6 inch putty knife he uses in the video and work the electrical tape flat. Work the tape so that is flat over your void like it is flat over the existing good wood.
Once the bondo allows a finger nail imprint but doesn’t stick then remove the tape and shave it with a razor blade.
Rarely do I even have to sand!
Thanks! I bought some cabinets that I had to run longer screws into a lazy Susan base and grind the screws off leaving unsightly marks in the lazy Susan trays. This will fill those gouges perfectly. I subbed!
Seriously, one of the VERY BEST videos ever! THANKS, Craig!
Wow, dude. What a video. I enjoyed that more than most Netflix shows. The detail from what it is, through the chemistry involved, all the way to what it can possibly be used for. 13/10 would watch again.
Too funny...Netflix isn't real, this man is. Thanks for the laugh!
One of the best how-to videos I've seen in a long time. Thank you!
This is a great video resource. I'm surprised how well it was done. Thanks for putting it out there.
THANK YOU!!!!!! I have a historic house so you know there many “ remodeling” holes. Great tutorial.
Thanks sooo much.
Thank you Mr Shotwell! I had no idea the versatility and strength of Bondo. Very educational.
I have 2 wood projects to fix! I do autobody on cars have lots of body filler! So happy I can do it on wood too!! Thank you very much!!!!!
This is the most valuable DIY I've seen this year! Thank you Craig.
Thank you, Ive been using bondo for years on vehicles. I never thought of using it on wood. Thanks again, take care
THANKS, Craig, you're the 1st person to show the whole process that I've seen! I have used Bondo to do some wood repair years ago, you show some tips that I didn't know. thanks once again
Craig, for the small amount of time it took for you to explain this to the world, this rocked. I landed on this idea about the early '90s when I had to repair some T-111 exterior siding on the north west side of my house that hadn't been painted on the reverse side and started to rot out by the edge of a deck. I cut the rotted part off and a little bit of the good part. I put plywood that was well sealed into the hole but had to replicate the T-111 grain. At the time I had bought a gallon of Bondo to fix up rot on an old Dodge truck. So I went and experimented with the Bondo to replicate the exact pattern of the siding in that spot. I picked a dry day to do this job, mixed the adhesive a tad thin so it took a bit longer to dry but of course, worked as fast as I could. I got the Bondo in place and ran a matched piece of T-111 through the damp Bondo and let it dry over night after shaving off the rough spots. I stained it the next day with an oil based stain. It took three stainings but I got an exact match for color and texture and my carpenter relatives were very impressed at this new way to deal with T-111 and rot issues. That held for years, even under snowpack.
I am a bit uneasy about screws and nails being put where normally they wouldn't be because if in the future someone goes in there to repair it again, they might hit the nail with a power tool and wack out an eye or something? Of course such repairs can be listed in the disclosure when selling the house but I wish there was a better way to warn people to be careful. The other comment I have is if something rots out, first figure why it rotted before any fixing and don't trust Bondo to hold a humans weight on a door sill. Of course, you didn't but I just thought I would go there anyway before somebody gets hurt. This is one of the best instructional videos on YT!
Thank you for the comment. I'm repairing cedar siding. This will help immensely.
Great video--I have been using bondo for this type of wood repair for years. Your video has added new ideas that I never thought about-ie the screws/nails as a added way to reinforce that repair area.
Exactly what I was looking for. The painters tape to help shape the Bondo was genius. Thank you for an excellent video.
I used this stuff on cars many years ago. I never thought to use it on wood. Thanks for the great video.
I've been decorating for 45 years and found this brilliant, I'm going to share this
thanks for the support man
The world needs more people like you. Thank you.
You are the Man ! Just watched and was amazed at the difference in how we used to do it and the new ways of now. Great video !
I loved your video! Thank you for the step by step instructions! I used it on my first furniture flip and I have those ridges you talked about when it hardens, I'm going out to buy a chisel now! I do have an orbital sander which I'll use after the smooth down those ridges. Thank you again!
Wow thank you so much!! I’ve been repairing houses for over 35 years and this is better than the ways I’ve been doing.
Great Job! I have been preaching the wonders of Bondo for years. Learned a few new tips like the screws & staples reinforcing and shaping with the masking tape. Thanks for posting!
the best diy informational and instructional video ever. super job! thank you.
This tutorial was great! The tip of using metal fasteners to give the body putty something to grab was fantastic.
I got some bondo for a project that I haven’t done yet, and your video has given me a ton of tips on how to do it the right way, thank you and appreciated! 💪🏻💥👍🏻
This video is terrific. Not needless information included. Great demonstrations. Super helpful! Great job and video!
this video is wonderful! I have had a can of bondo for months for this kind of use and didn't feel confidant enough to use it. I do furniture repair and will use it this week! Thank You
Something satisfying about watching these repairs. Thank you!!! I will use all of this information for my home repairs.
This is the most comprehensive explanation on how to use Bondo. The man is very professional.
When I was a residential general contractor my painter used Bondo to fill all the nail holes from the trim carpenters. I loved this as at warranty time in one year there were NEVER nail pops or sink ins from using regular putty other painters used. I instantly become a fan of Bondo, esp because it also has sooooo many uses.
Wow Craig you just solved a massive problem for me. this is one of the best most useful and informative lessons ever on making bondo work to fix many issues. I hope to use it on some rotted wood area on a fascia. Thanks so much
Learned a lot from you. Very informative and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!
Just used this yesterday to fix my buddy's entry door. It worked great. Thank you for sharing this great idea. I never would have thought to use Bondo
I worked in an auto body shop when I was in high school, so I am used to using "Bondo." I really like the idea of using a screw or a staple to help it it adhere. I have a spot where a woodpecker made a large hole on a piece of wooden corner trim on the second floor of my house, that this should be a perfect solution for. Thanks for laying it all out so completely.
FYI, I found some 'Bondo' brand auto body putty with the red hardener included.
You did a great job demonstrating and explaining not only how to use it but different situations it might be used! I’m a diyer, fix it guy and woodworker so this was great! Nice videography also! Thanks!
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Thank you.
Great instruction on how to use body filler & its many applications (& advantages). Thanks for sharing.
That's more than an thumbs up, worth at least two or three. Never thought of using auto body putty, another tool for the tool box, Thank you
Thank you so much for explaining how to make simple repairs indoors and outdoors. I am looking to repair outdoor patio furniture both wood and metal. 😊❤️
Years ago I was moving and getting my house ready to sell. I had completed all the projects, paint and repair, and was doing a last walk through. I opened the back storm door and a big gust of wind ripped the door out of my hands and ripped screws out of the casing. Now I had another repair to do and i am no carpenter. A good carpenter lived across the street from me and he and his son had just opened a custom hardwood shop. I measured the broken piece and asked the son if he could make me a new piece of casing with these exact dimensions. He made that piece and it was perfect. However, when I installed my new repair piece there were still two horizontal slice marks where I had sawn the broken piece out of the casing. I had heard of using Bondo but had never done it. I was running low on time so I decided to try it. I smeared the bondo into the slice kerfs and let it dry then painted it. I came by the next day to inspect my repair and I couldn't tell where I had made that repair. It looked like one piece of wood, it was that good.
My .02 worth Seems could be filled. Should stop moisture and pest intrusion Of course probably best to experiment with similar pieces at the bench let it dry etc I mostly build children's furniture.
Thanks for posting. Good tip on using screws and staples. In addition to painter's tape, I also seen wax paper used to shape the filler.
Thank you! Really appreciate the thorough and detailed tutorial!
Hi again, Craig. I just completed my project and I could not be more pleased! A friend gave me an antique Singer sewing machine with a treadle and cabinet she picked up at a local yard sale. A lot of the veneer was badly damaged from years of neglect. I repaired the veneer as you demonstrated, then chalk painted it white, changed out the knobs and gave it a bit of bling for a shabby chic look. It now looks just beautiful and I have received many compliments on how nicely it turned out! Thanks again for giving me the knowledge (and courage) to tackle this project and move out of my comfort zone.
Great. Did you stain the putty after shaping it? If so how'd that go?
I had no idea you could use this for soooo many things! You had a ton of great ideas, and are very skilled at using it. Great video!
Excellent video. Organized, clear, concise, and very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for this information I was recently working in a company and they use this product for all their sources as well congratulations
Great video! It helped me a lot on my first use of Bondo as wood filler.
Thanks!
What a great video Mr. Shotwell and you place a lot of emphasis on safety . I've mixed Bondo in used / clean margarine or other plastic containers with a plastic lid and put the excess in a fridge to slow down cure time until needed . Thanks again for an excellent video .
Former auto body guy now a carpenter love the use of bondo !!!
Excellent Video! I'm learning how to use Bondo for general repairs and this video was a Godsend! Thanks, Craig!
Had an old and worn out strike plate hole, aka mortise, in my front door frame and was installing a new smart lock. It was impossible to screw in a new strike plate with the crumbling wood and worn out screw holes. I tried cheap wood filler but that failed and crumbled. I finally bumped into your video, got some Bondo, followed your instructions (including the red mixing tube), and voila! Worked like a charm and my new lock is installed! Thank you SO much! Nothing like the feeling of finally fixing something you once felt helpess to mend!
Great video! Well done Craig.
One thing I might mention is use of a Sureform (?) file, AKA "Cheese Grater Rasp" for the initial smoothing.
They're non-clogging, and much easier for us clumsy folks than freehanding with a chisel. You can take the putty down to a near-finished surface in no time.
This is on another level, been researching for years on how to fix my banged up doors, finally hit the jackpot!! Wish I hadn't bought all those wood fillers and thrown away the receipts though 😅
Thanks a million! I just realized I can fix my rotted window sill myself and I'm looking forward to it! This was super complete.
This is one of a few videos that gave me the information and confidence to cut away rotten wood at the bottom of a door frame and replace with body putty. I'm not sure what I would do without this. A real difference maker. Thank you.
Wow, great instructional video! Thanks for producing this, Craig.
Great video. I have used Bondo several times to fix exterior wood rot, but your way of using painters tape to shape the line after apply Bondo is brilliant. Wish I had thought of it and it'd saved me hours. And use staples as rebar, and many other applications of Bondo. Learned a lot. Thanks.
I totally agree with Steve Hammond's comment. Most informative wood/body putty tutorial on the web. Nice job Craig & thanks for the huge amount of time that you've saved me.
Thank you so much and you really made everything easy to understand, and very easy to follow too. After watching the numerous repair ideas around the house, I m much empowered to do it myself. Great video and perfect explanation.
A thorough and clearly explained video. As an educational administrator, I would happily welcome Craig to our staff.
Not really sure how I ended up here but glad I did. Well explained, clear and concise and, most importantly, has given me loads of practical ideas. I’m in the uk so need to find our version of it. Thanks 👍
Great video demo Craig. I'm encouraged and inspired. Thank you for sharing.
One of the best diy videos ever!
Million thanks, Craig. Explaining the workability of Bondo Wood Putty with screw anchors almost eliminates the need for Rotten Wood Restorer pre-app, the mfr requires. Neat concepts and chockful of practical ideas in making repairs in wood helped me immensely.
Absolutely great video! Very clearly explained. I have to repair some windows outside and plan on using what you've demonstrated here. Thx so much!!
Very cool. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks.
Looks amazing! Very helpful advice for measuring the condo/hardener mixture, golf ball size for bondo, and dime size for hardener. Anchoring with screws, and staples is genius. This is the best tutorial I've seen. Thank you!
Your a freaking hero in my book. I don't usually like watching tutorial videos that is 20 min long but this one was worth it. I will definitely be using this stuff in the future for my deck. Thank you sir!
I am wondering if you couldn't basically put a light coat on the whole deck. Leaving room for expansion and contraction. You essentially would be mimicking the artificial decking. Very expensive. I'm thinking the side of rusted metal sheds..this would keep out little critters and pest I would prepare it first. I am a wannabe woodworker, mechanic and musician..50 years guitar and piano Picked up five string banjo..a few years ago .That is one fun instrument. Great video here.
This is great! My house is 100 years old and I have alot of tiny repairs to do on it. I will be doing this to some of my window sills. Thanks so much!!
This is awesome!! Thank you. The painters tape is pure genius.
Dude… this video was so helpful! I tried bondo wood filler before watching your video and as you know that stuff dries super quick and never wanted to use it again. The bondo all purpose filler was much more pliable and easier to shape. A moving company destroyed the my buddies front door and your video was a game changer. Thank you thank you thank you.
you saved me a lot time on a ladder and cutting pieces to fit in place, at 80 its no fun to repair high up using electric tools . will be following your instructions when the weather cools down to the 70s. Saved some $$$ ,thanks !!!
Wow... What a great video Craig! Very informative, complete and helpful. I wish I knew about this 50 years ago. I never thought of these applications. I learned a lot of new tricks from your video. Thanks for sharing Craig!
Beautifully articulate in the explanation of the product uses and benefits. I just had to remove some rotted fascia on the exterior and will now be using bondo to complete the repair.
i have been dealing with a couple of these issues and would have never thought to try this on wood, ive been using wood glues and stuff, i repaired a rusty steel door with fiber glass kit and putty. the vid is very helpful and very informative. thank you
Great video dude. I've been using wood filler for years and always hated the way it doesn't work on large areas. It's weak and often I have to mix sawdust to make it usable.
I'm off to the store to get some body putty to fix some wood rot and door repairs. Thanks for the excellent how to...
Thanks for the video. The vernier started to bubble up and peel on portions of my exterior side door. I used a utility knife to cut out the bad parts and then used Bondo to fill in the gaps. Worked perfect! Also had a little rot at the bottom of the door. I used some TiteBond glue brushed on liberally to seal up and harden the rot, then Bondo.
All the glowing accolades are all correct. I have watched a fair number of DIY home repair since my house is old and tired.
Craig's is the most comprehensive video I ever saw, without wasting any time on nonsense or tangents. All content was useful, especially the opening explanation of the product.
I feel prepared to tackle the rotted sill.
I hope you make as much on your videos, as you do on your day job. 41 people are wrong at the time of this comment.
(hope this Shotwell is not the same shot dead in Maryland in May 2019. if so, hope his boys have some income from his great video (videos))
Thank you so much for a thorough, comprehensive video to repair rotted/damaged wood. Saved me the cost of hiring a professional. I will tackle this job myself for outdoor rotted framing around a garage door.
Love to hear it. So happy it helped you. Keep going and you'll only get better. All the best.
I MUST MAKE THIS CLEAR. BY FAR, ONE THE BEST VIDEO PRESENTATIONS - EVER.
Thanks TW!!! What a nice thing to say. Which vid did you watch. It doesn’t say on my end. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. There will be many more.
Perfect! Thank you from a property owner
One of the best Home Improvement videos I've seen on UA-cam. Well done.
Thank you Rose. That means a lot to me. Have you seen my other videos? I have seven others. I'll be posting more.
Fantastic Video. Comprehensive, Extraordinary Quality, Practical. Excellent example of restoration that many homeowners can use and benefit. Thank you so very much.
I'm a retired body man, this is a great instructional video as I have been doing this on all kinds of things for years, Plus if u need more structurally sound repairs use Bondo Glass, which is stronger, it has glass fibers in it and it is water proof. Great Video
that's what I use.
Harder to work with but the stuff is solid. and waterproof even without painting
I am so thankful that you posted this!! Great job!!
Sorry I am a little late to the game. I just had to let you know you have given me some great insight on a repair to some rotted wood on my front door frame. I was thinking Wood filler at first but watching videos on it and then this I think this will fit my needs a lot better. Thank you for this very instructional video.
Great Video ! Never knew I could use Body Filler to repair wood rot ! Thanks will save a lot of money opposed to specialty products that take longer to cure too ! Thank You
Fabulous common sense approach to fixing many problems! Lots of great tips! Thank you!
Thank you Rhonda! I try very hard to take a simple approach towards things. Step-by-step. I think that’s the best way to learn. Please keep watching there will be more videos as time and money allows.
Most useful UA-cam video I've ever seen. Kick ass, dude. Thanks!
This is great! Answers so many questions I have about using body putty for wood projects. Thanks for making this video - one of most helpful videos for DIYers I've seen.
Wow, big compliment! Thanks so much. Please subscribe if you haven't already. There will be many more videos.
Thank you for all the examples!! I'll be picking some up today.
Thank you for making this video. Spoken like a true professional and very pleasant voice and delivery. My compliments.
Thanks...I've got a quarter size divot in the door frame of a $1200 front door with beveled glass from minor termite damage. I dug it out six months ago to continue to monitor for termites--which were killed off a couple of years ago and haven't returned, so I'll be filling that in and repainting. Years ago I worked in the remodel/new home biz as a floor installer and saw many contractors using Bondo instead of a regular floor filler for some minor floor plywood or OSB repairs before laying carpet. They also used it with great success on older wood frame windows on the exterior parts.
Thank you for this video, I didn't know about this product and I can use it now to repair a whole bunch of things.
Great video. I really appreciate the time/effort you put into making a quality instructional video. I am currently using Bondo on an external door situation thanks to your advice. In between applications and the 'screws as rebar' tip was great.
Keep the videos coming!
I've been a paint contractor for 25 yrs. Bondo is the best. Price, easy preparation cant beat the price. Great job. You can ask 100 contractors and get 50 different answers. I like your common sense. Thumbs 👍
I've done this, with the same Bondo, to repair holes in hollow panel doors that were subsequently painted. No problems. Held fine.
Thank you for this excellent tutorial and explanation! You answered all my questions before I even realized I had them, and the tip about giving the Bondo something to hold on to (nails, staples, etc.) will be invaluable. Furthermore, your examples of various types of repairs at the end are really inspiring. I know it's not the going to be the right solution to every repair problem, but it's certainly going to save me a lot of time and money in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind words. My goal is to explain and demonstrate for anyone to understand. You really hit a key note with your compliments. Please subscribe if you haven't already. Good luck
GREAT video presented by the knowledgeable, practical and very detail Craig Shotwell. It was a pleasure to watch and to apply all Craig's instructions to my woodwork repair job.
One of the few good ideas i have ever seen on YT. Thanks!
Outstanding video. Thank you for your time. Safety First. Great job.