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I’ve never used anything prior to binding but after. I use ca glue to glue my binding in. Ca will bleed into the top and then an ugly yellow without a sealer. I haven’t had a problem with the sealer on the top. If you’re going to seal the top with shellac, it would be the same tinting or color.

I’m having one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments. Lol I seem to have them often.

Baking soda and ca glue. But I’ve found it to be a stop gap/temp solution. Never lasted that long for me.

I started using Cardinal on my last build and didn’t realize how much I was suffering with the other nitro I had always used. The other stuff was like rubber compared to Cardinal. I have a similar schedule, but don’t go quite as high on the grits. I may start to. Appreciate the tips .

Thanks Barry, I’m ordering the same setup. I get good results from my stewmac buffer but darn that finish is a cut above. I also have other uses for the buffer so it’s dual purpose.

Hi Barry, I got one of the buffers in and need to get some pads for it. I can’t seem to find Meguiars pads in 4”. Do you know the item or part number for those pads? Or a link to where you got them? Thanks

Nothing to worry about.

I’m no help with this. Every wood tastes terrible to me.

Home run there!

I think that’s a great idea. Got me thinking.

Maybe he shouldn’t tell us, we’ll all start building Martins.

Is the Stew Mac white prime vinyl sealer? If so I would skip it. Vinyl sealer doesn’t burn together with nitro. Test it out on scrap first.

I have always used Smith epoxy, from LMI. I only use it on the back join. Braces, rest titebond.

Simple and cool!

Paint stores usually have a product called pickling stain. Lacquer based.

Hi Steve. I am gearing up to try this myself. My research has indicated that TransTint is often used for this. And alcohol soluble dyes should work in theory. I would think that the water soluble pigment would be incompatible but it might be worth trying if you have some in stock. Can I ask what th...

My setup is a set of lower kitchen style cabinets with a humidistat controlling a light bulb. I set the humidistat at 45%. Obviously this is where I keep my wood and partially build guitars in. My garage is not controlled. I only take the wood out for bracing when the garage is close to 45%. I’ve bu...

Satins you just spray and let dry. No buffing or polishing. That’s one of the nice features of satin if you like the look.

Barry, I really appreciate the repair story. Nothing works to learn from better than seeing it done. Thanks for taking the time.

Love it!