JB-4 First build by Cade

[FrankenWashie]

That may be tricky, if it's a solid glue line then it may also repel stain. You might need to sand a bit deeper and then skim fill with neutral timber mate or a tinted timber mate to cover and even out the surface. Not sure that using goof off or similar is advisable on a join like that.

The alternative is, if it doesn't bug you too much, leave it and see what happens when you stain it. Its a kit build after all, some of these things can just be regarded as character marks.

[cade711]

Thanks for the help mate. I'll weigh over the options until I complete all grades of sanding and decide then

[pablopepper]

Using a small wire brush to break up the glue spot has worked for me in the past on a join like that. Then, yeah, timbermate and sand level. And do it before you complete sanding otherwise you'll have to do that area again.

[WeirdBits]

As a last resort you could try lightly running a sharp blade along the glue line of the seam to create a slight 'v' channel, then give the area a layer of Timbermate. Sand back carefully so you don't dip that area and see how that goes. However, Timbermate doesn't always take the stain the same as the surrounding wood so a line like that may still be visible.

[Nickosaurus]

timber mate can be tinted with stain. Might help if you need to get creative. Wirebrush has always done the job for me though

[Simon Barden]

WeirdBits had the same thought I did. It's about the most controllable method I can think of, especially if you initially score along the glue line using a metal straight edge to guide you, then turn the blade sideways and scrape out a 'V' channel. A blade with a pointy end works best here, like a craft knife or scalpel.

[cade711]

Those in favour of Timbermate win.
I purchased a natural tint filler and applied it after scoring the glue line with a sharp blade. After drying I spent several hours this week hand sanding through my layers of paper from 180 to 400 I was happy with the body. Then onto the DT stain application yesterday.


The back is no where near as solid colour as this picture above looks, that's just the lighting. My application talent is far from great so my result isn't exactly a pro job but I like it since it gives it a rough hand finished look instead of a manufactured feel. Some of the timbermate took the stain, other bits not so much likely due to my application.
The Bushfire Sunrise looks exactly that, very impressed with the way this colour settled in, the rough job I did when applying has also left what I think looks kind of like flames.
This then inspired me a bit to change the theme of my bass to match the fire effect so I've shaped out my headstock to be a little more 'flame' style also.


Now to hang and dry for the week!

[cade711]

More pics

[WeirdBits]

The Dingotone colours often develop/intensify over several days as it dries between coats, so you may see more figure in the wood appear over time. Be flexible with your expected number of coats based on how the colour progresses. Looks good.

[cade711]

Thanks, at this stage I don't aim to add more colour coats as I wouldn't want too dark of an orange.
I like it as is though if it develops/intensifies more as it dries this week is totally fine and to be expected as you say. Will be interesting to see the intensifying coat next weekend either way.