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[grahamjohnston80]

How'd you go with the dent?

Leaving that one for next weekend.

[Shayne5]

Hi there. Me too!

[grahamjohnston80]

I did the second stain coat at the weekend, just forgot to put the pictures up. Again, I will be leaving it for at least 7 days before I put on another coat. i feel it just needs one more.

[grahamjohnston80]

I also got bored one night and decided to do the bits of soldering that I could do.



I was enjoying this and frustrated that I couldn't do any more so got onto Wish and bought a distortion pedal kit.
https://www.wish.com/product/590dd4c...e058?share=web

Hopefully it won't take too long and will keep me entertained while waiting for stain to dry.

[McCreed]

I was enjoying this and frustrated that I couldn't do any more so got onto Wish and bought a distortion pedal kit.

I like the way you think!!!

Just a side note, not sure if you've tried to steam out that dent yet, but if not, you'll want to do it before any more staining.
Because the repair process requires a damp rag, it will lift the stain out the area of the dent when the heat is applied.

Whilst doing a touch-up with stain after is doable, you run the risk of not getting good colour balance between the repair area and the "background" colour IYKWIM.

[grahamjohnston80]

I like the way you think!!!

Just a side note, not sure if you've tried to steam out that dent yet, but if not, you'll want to do it before any more staining.
Because the repair process requires a damp rag, it will lift the stain out the area of the dent when the heat is applied.

Whilst doing a touch-up with stain after is doable, you run the risk of not getting good colour balance between the repair area and the "background" colour IYKWIM.

Thank you McCreed.
I did have a go at steaming out the dent before the second coat. I did some research and found that I probably needed to do it for a bit longer. Some were saying to lift the iron on and off for about 15 minutes. I probably only did it for 5. It did make a massive improvement and the dent is less visible and you can barely feel it.
I think I'll give it another steam before the final stain coat goes on.

[McCreed]

Thank you McCreed.
I did have a go at steaming out the dent before the second coat. I did some research and found that I probably needed to do it for a bit longer. Some were saying to lift the iron on and off for about 15 minutes. I probably only did it for 5. It did make a massive improvement and the dent is less visible and you can barely feel it.
I think I'll give it another steam before the final stain coat goes on.

I haven't really timed it when I've done it, but it is a process and not an instantaneous fix (unlike putting a ding into the wood!).
I know have sometimes had to hit the dent a few times with some drying time in between sessions. (even overnight)

The harder the wood, the more time it will take. Also that deeper part of the dent will require the most attention.
I'd spend a bit more time with it and be sure to keep changing the position of the rag under the tip of the soldering iron so you get good moisture (therefore steam) between the tip and the wood. Re-dampen the rag as needed.

[wazkelly]

Nice colour and it will really come alive once you apply a couple of intensifier coats.

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[grahamjohnston80]

I had another go at the dent 3 days ago. It definitely raised the dent. Even though you can just see it, the dent is barely noticeable by touch. Given the location which is reasonably hidden under the strings, I am happy with it.

The final stain coat went on tonight. I'll wait a few days before the intensifying coat.


Also the final clear coat on the neck:


As I was hanging the body up I did notice something. There was a small chip missing from the neck pocket, near the binding.




Luckily, as I was tidying up the box where I did the staining, I found the missing piece:



No idea how it came off but I'm assuming there wasn't much holding it and the piece just worked free.
Do you think it will be okay just to glue it back on before continuing? Once the neck is attached, it should be pretty tightly held in place anyway.

[Sonic Mountain]

Yes a bit of CA will fix that up cleanly.