Tack holes filling

[timber]

Can anyone tell me how to fill tack holes in an old chair seat base
Thanks all this is my first post

 

[bugbear]

If (I'm guessing) you're re-upholstering, you don't bother.

If you're trying to put a new finish on something that was once upholstered - I don't know.

BugBear

 

[Normancb]

Often not needed.

If there are so many holes that you have to fill before you can reupholster, the professional conservators of old furniture often use Bencon Epoxy Wood:

http://www.benring.co.uk/

Bencon 22 is the stuff. Not cheap though and may be tricky to find in small amounts

 

[cedarwood]

I use sawdust the same colour as the wood when filling in holes, rub it in with my finger till the hole/s are full then a drop of thin superglue. I have salvaged many an old woodworm eaten chair with this method even when large area's are just like paper and woodworm dust.

 

[timber]

Thanks for the replies it is for an old chair that the wife is re- upholstering so many tack holes obtained over many years. looks like it has been shot with a 12 bore shotgun.
I will try a paste and glue method on a small area first
Again many thanks
Richard