DrNomis_44's Gold Standard STA-1M Build.

[wokkaboy]

no worries Doc,just be careful resting the wet DT on 3 lids doesn't leave a circle shape on the body.

might be best to stain the back first, then the front and make up a jig with wood blocks so it rests inside the control cavity and hence bare wood

a better method is to cut a hanger out of scrap wood, put 2 screws in is usually enough, then you can clamp the hanger to the working bench and keep the wet stain touching anything and it's easy to handle the body with a hanger

then a hook through a hole at the top you can hang it somewhere to cure

[DrNomis_44]

no worries Doc,just be careful resting the wet DT on 3 lids doesn't leave a circle shape on the body.

might be best to stain the back first, then the front and make up a jig with wood blocks so it rests inside the control cavity and hence bare wood

a better method is to cut a hanger out of scrap wood, put 2 screws in is usually enough, then you can clamp the hanger to the working bench and keep the wet stain touching anything and it's easy to handle the body with a hanger

then a hook through a hole at the top you can hang it somewhere to cure

I made a hook out of a coat hanger and hooked it up on a defunct fan in my bedroom, I'll put the body on the hook so it can dry shortly.


After that coat of intensifier has dried, do you think it may need a third coat or do you reckon it'll be ready for the final coat once it has dried?, the difference in colour is very subtle.