shoddy woodwork on Scramble

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someone had a few drinks before cutting this one i guess. It's original. I can see the paint under the t-molding. Kind of bums me out. I didn't want to do any repairs on this other than stenciling new art. Even though it is a factory cut....i couldn't leave it like that.

This little thing just killed this project for me...for now. It changes my plans and how i was going to approach it's restoration anyway.

anyone have good results mimicking the texture on repairs. To me, it would stand out. I was hoping to NOT sand this down and just use a quality bonding primer before stenciling. that way the texure would be intact.
 

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i wonder if you could just use something to sand it smooth from the t-molding side if that makes sense. Round out that corner , take the lumps out and then just put the t-mold back on.
 
i wonder if you could just use something to sand it smooth from the t-molding side if that makes sense. Round out that corner , take the lumps out and then just put the t-mold back on.

hmm...good thought! Though i may have to replace the t-molding for a longer length to be sure it fit well. I'll look at it closer to see how the shape would look if i rounded it out like that.

good idea, thanks!!
 
personally i would try my finishing sander on it and just be very careful. You might have to sand down the edge leading into that corner a bit but i think you can do it and still have a nice profile.
 
Get a thin piece of plywood or hardboard, they have 2'x2' 1/4inch thick squares at many DIY stores. Trace the good side, cut out template, clamp template to bad side and you'll see how "off" the curve really is. Might be able to just flush trim with a router following the template and then just follow up with a tmolding bit.

Of course, sanding might be easier.
 
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