LAMELLO'S MINISPOT CUTTER G-2, which can be used on a standard biscuit joiner, is for repairing defects in wood such as resin galls, cracks, knicks made by dropped tools, and damaged edges.

Minispot patches are available in the most common wood species. The G-2 cutter sells for $160. The Lamello Minispot G-2A Wood Repair Milling Machine, which includes the milling machine, special front plate and carbide cutter, sells for $985. Contact: Colonial Saw Co. Tel: 781-585-4364. www.csaw.com

This article originally appeared in the September 2010 issue.