Tool for levelling raised splits across planks

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by a name, Jul 29, 2021.

  1. a name

    a name New Member

    Can anyone suggest a tool for reducing raised splits in the planks of a wooden building without too much damage to the surrounding paintwork please. The splits are only 1.5 inches across the planks (not along) and raised by less than 1/4 inch on one side of the plank like a twist. Knuckles prevent using a file. Takes forever with small sanding block. Perhaps an angle grinder of some kind?
     
  2. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Can you post a picture of the situation?
     
  3. a name

    a name New Member

     

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  4. a name

    a name New Member

    Hopefully pic will be there now.
    I plan to fill the split after leveling the raised edge.
     
  5. I-Man

    I-Man Screwfix Select

    Block plane / electric sander
     
  6. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    I would hit it with a belt sander, I suspect it will open up again though as the knot dries out over time, a brown paintable frame sealer which has a bit of flex might be best.
     
  7. a name

    a name New Member

    Thanks guys.
     

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