Review on Abatron WoodEpox Epoxy Wood Replacement Compound, 12 oz Kit, Part A & B: Restore & Reinforce Your Wood Surfaces Efficiently by Stephen Ball

In general this is a good product that once dried turns into a very stable substance, very hard, easy to work with and to color. But it doesn't work like the traditional putty I used. Due to its chewy yet pliable consistency, it is not always easy to work with. Once I pushed it into the hole I was filling, I had a hard time rubbing it with a spatula to line it up with the top edge of the hole. Not realizing how difficult it would be to level it with a putty knife, I ended up pouring too much epoxy in the hole. I usually think most people would fix this problem by aggressively sanding it to the edge of the hole and fill level, but I was working in a very narrow range that didn't have room for aggressive sanding. As such, I do not recommend using this product in a confined space unless appearance is important to you and you just want functional padding that protects the area from the elements. And I also don't recommend using this product with an electric grinder in hard-to-reach places, as you will get stuck if you press too high. On the other hand, it is easy to mix and can be made by hand. I laid out components A and B in equal parts on the board, then took them by hand and mixed them by hand with latex gloves. No exact measurements are required, determining equal proportions by eye is enough, and I had no trouble finding the right amount. Thus, after mixing and kneading by hand, it is ready to use when it has a uniform color, without streaks caused by parts that are not fully mixed. So if it's a solid color and feels like hard but pliable clay, it's ready to be pushed into an open area. Overall, this stuff dries into a surprisingly tough substance that looks like it will last for years. But it will take more practice to learn how to work with it, at least for yourself.