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14-May-2002
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Collected Pfitzer Juniper
A friend of mine dug this pfitzer juniper last January from an abandoned strip mall parking lot. It's pushing new growth and getting healthier. The problem is two large cut marks from careless pruning. Can these be repairied with some kind of wood filler before working the deadwood? Has anyone had any experience with this kind of problem? Any suggestions?
David 
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Re: Collected Pfitzer Juniper
Closeup of cut marks.
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Re: Collected Pfitzer Juniper
I thought about this after the fact, but should this have been posted in the tips and techniques forum?
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Re: Collected Pfitzer Juniper
Ouch. I guess we know which side of the tree the lifeline is on. I think youo might be able to disguise the one on the branch on the right when you do your carving. A little filler might be necessary
The one on the left is going to be tough. Usually the loose bark is stripped from juniper leaving veins of live wood exposed. You might be able to fill some and carve some there. The tree's lifeline is almost certainly on the opposite side by now. Regards,
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Re: Collected Pfitzer Juniper
I agree with Matt, youy might be able to fill, then carve to try and hide that nasty cut
 Good luck and I really like the way the bark is flaking.  |
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15-May-2002
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Join Date: Jan-2002
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Re: Collected Pfitzer Juniper
as a carpenter, I can see your problem,
if this were a table or a door frame or something similar this is what I would do.. these look like chainsaw cuts about 1/4" at least, first cut back to fresh wood both sides of the cut, you may have to open up to about 1" cut and carve oversize blocks to a very tight fit, from a very similar timber, better still, the pruning offcuts. if you have access to the dust from a power sander used on clean soft wood, mix this with waterproof wood glue (cascamite is the best) to a firm paste then force the wooden plug in hard with the paste as a filler/adhesive. leave as long as you can before carving and beware of any opposing grain when using the tools. good luck!
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