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  1. 28-05-2020, 07:10 PM #15
    McCreed
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    I have read about people having trouble with Timbermate and water based stain, as well as shrinkage with some paints, but I have to say I've not encountered these issues.

    This ash Tele (TLA-1 kit) is ebony Timbermate and water based dye (ColorTone and U-Beaut) with DIY wipe-on poly.

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    And this Stra-Tele is Timbermate under acrylic lacquer (over basswood).

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    Neither one gave me any problems (apart from the Stra-Tele which got painted 3 times due to other paint difficulties )

    NOTE: Please see my next post #19 re: lacquer on the Stra-Tele.
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