2nd Build SHB-4

[blinddrew]

Still debating whether I should make the top surface of the lower horn pointy or leave it curved.

[blinddrew]

Something like this maybe:

[DarkMark]

Have you thought about how you are going to stop the stain bleeding over the unstained area? In my ignorance I’d be thinking about adding a coat or two of clear before completing this step.

[blinddrew]

Nope I have not. I'm going to experiment with my test stick when we get to that point.

[Simon Barden]

Nope I have not. I'm going to experiment with my test stick when we get to that point.

Do you call the stick 'Al'?

[blinddrew]

Well calling it Hal doesn't seem like a good idea so maybe...
I decided to pointy up the top of the lower horn and I'm happy with that decision. Then taped up the sides and grainfilled the chamfer. I hate that stuff even though I'm beginning to get the hang of it.

[Simon Barden]

Hal works as well.

As in "test stick Hal".

No?

Still don't get it?

[blinddrew]

Excuse me a moment...

wait for it...

wait for it...

nearly there...

aaaand I've caught up.
Apologies, bout of insomnia last night, not at my best today.

[blinddrew]

Well that's vexing. It turns out the clear poly I've bought isn't actually dilutable with my turps. Which is vexing as I poured the whole pot in.
I'm also not happy about how the stain is bleeding on Hal.
Going to go away and think about things for a bit.

[DarkMark]

Why don’t you give it a couple of coats to seal in the colour and sand the natural area once again?