2/8/2026 Note: I originally posted this blog on LumberJocks back in April 2017. I m re-posting it here so I can eventually remove it from there.

The gaps in the case corners were a source of wounded pride, but they were easy to address using sawdust and glue. (I also considered burnishing but reserved that for a backup plan. Fortunately, I didn't need it.)

I started by taping both sides of the gap to keep glue off the surfaces.

Then I flooded the gap with white glue.

Next, I dusted the glue with wood dust and pressed it into the gap with my fingers.

Finally, I rubbed across the gap with my finger to remove any excess glue/dust mixture and removed the tape.

The glue/dust mixture contracted slightly as it dried, so I repeated the procedure.

I then did the same thing to fill small gaps on the edges of the panels.

I'm getting ahead of myself, but I worried that the finish (Danish oil) might highlight the fill, but a quick test showed that everything would be okay.

With the case complete, next up was the back panel.