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Swanny’s next build
Well Australia Post came through with the goods, and I'm quite happy with what I have to start with. The flame and grain have great potential!
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I notice a difference in heights either side of one of the F-holes, I'm thinking I might try putting a prop in there to lift the low side, and maybe train the top to stay in that shape...?
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I've ordered some Keda dyes, but I'm not sure of the final colour yet, but that flame needs exploiting!
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Checking for glue stains has bought the top alive! No solid colours here!
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Oh Snap! That's a gorgeous top Swannie, great score!
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I know it’s the luck of the drawer, but I came out on top, I reckon!
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Very nice, looks like sand under beautiful clear water.
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I've let the body sit for a bit, it a nut and bolt contraption acting as a prop to bring the side of the F-hole closer to the level of the other side. I don't know if it'll sink back when I remove the bolt, but I'll leave it there till I'm finished.
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I stained the back to darken the grain;
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Then I concocted some colours using Keda dyes. Here is some blue, red and yellow...
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Nice one Swanny, did the bolt contraption work? Did you have any glue on the top, if so,how did you remove it
Wayne.
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I don’t know yet, Wayne. I haven’t taken it out yet. We have some warmish days here, so hopefully the heat and humidity will help shape the wood.
