Q: I used wood putty instead of a sandable wood filler on some shelves that I built and now I find out that the putty does not get hard. Ouch, my stupidity I know, but do you know of a way to remove the putty from the nail holes so I can then use a sandable filler and paint over?
Thanks in advance.
A: If you are painting over the putty would it matter if it gets hard or stays soft? I would use a nail the same size as the hole to remove the putty if you wish.
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