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This is a dilemma, you can't just leave it like that , I like your idea of putting a border ( "T" shape maybe), it seems to be your best option.
yea, it could be, I would have felt it, and did not, but the sled could have dampened the feel. A sled was necessary to get down to the depth. This was a brand new bit.I doubt that was tear-out, on end grain like that. Looks like the bit grabbed, dug in and deflected the jig, it may not seem possible but it is. I never liked sled arrangements for final dimensioning, only for roughing out. I always use a straight fence clamped tight to the work and a sharp top bearing bit, to do the final pass. Scoring the cut line with a razor first eliminates any tear-out.
To fix I see two options:
1. Remake the entire piece. Though you might consider making it as a frame instead of a solid panel, it would also give more "rustic" appearance.
2. Rout out the center, damaged, section and inlay a piece of the same wood.
Exact thought I also had!What if you cut the opening a little larger and put in an insert frame with a different type of wood like maple or cherry to create a border? What is the project? The inserts look to be cushions? Is it a bench?
Roger L
Agree. Removing the tile and looking at the sidewall will likely show it extends full depth, which would not be the case with tear out.I doubt that was tear-out, on end grain like that.
This might be the ticket, They make caulk to match grout colors, the "Charcoal" looks like it might be a good match for those tiles. A carefully done, taped caulk joint would blend in and go away. If the client says anything about it simply say "Technical requirement".You could straighten the oops and use a silicon modified grout around the tile, and adding some type of adhesive (contact cement?) before the grout. Mike