Can you post a few pictures and detail where in the cabinet, may help and what machine is it?

A good quality auto body filler can do wonders. I don't have any recent pictures but this is from a 2008 repair .

Jim

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Hey Jim,

Is it best to use auto body filler for that kind of damage or can you use the quikwood filler? If it is auto body filler that you recommend is it the kind that can be bought at Home Depot or Lowes?

Loren

I use wood bondo for big area damage and the corners.Quikwood works well to fill in small holes.

Is it best to use auto body filler for that kind of damage

I don't know what is best? I like this stuff made by U-pol called Fibral and Dolphin glaze . I get it at my local auto body supplier.

Jim

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Cool! Thanks guy's.

Do you have to do any prep work to the cab to make sure it sticks? Sanding, cleaning, etc?

You will want to of course make sure whatever you're starting with is 'clean', meaning no flaking/splintering areas. Remove all the damaged wood. Filler will 'stick' better on a coarse surface than a smooth surface. You could drill a series of small holes to give the filler a little more material to 'bite' to.

How you repair a spot really depends on the size, location and how bad it is.

Also, you can't apply a ton of filler in one sitting. You need to build it up over a few sessions if it's a huge gouge/hole/dent, etc.

Stuff like a hole for a hasp is better filled with a hardwood dowel, and then use your bondo/wood putty/etc to make the end repair smooth.

Post some pics of what you're up against, and I'm sure someone will give you a good plan of attack!