Ouch....

After much sanding, I was de-dusting with a brush and whack.

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So time for the old gun smiths trick:

A bit of wet Four by Two (or flannelette) and heat it with a soldering iron. The heat forces moisture into the timber re-expanding the cells.

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To end up with:

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Now just have to re-sand it.