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Author:  Dave_E [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Can I glue stained wood with good results?
Hi All,

Never read anything about this, so here it is. I'm building a sapele sides/back classical and want to stain the sides/back. That in itself is no big thing except I considered staining the inside of the sides and back prior to assembly. But I don't know if the staining process will weaken the glue joints. I'm going to stain it tobacco brown antique, and sapele by itself is a very light colored wood and inside the hole is going to look sverely different than the outside. Is it a concern? What do you think? idunno Why don't I just make it out of dark wood? Going after the tone and projection you get with the lighter woods. Thanks as always.

Dave
Author:  Tom West [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can I glue stained wood with good results?
If you used an alcohol or water stain I think you would be ok but would think you may have problems with an oil base stain. Have never done it my self so am not really sure.
Author:  Dave_E [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can I glue stained wood with good results?
Todd Stock wrote:
Unfinsihed wood usually has a lighter look than finished stuff, do not like we're not used to it. Many guitar manufacturers stain the outsides and leaving well enough alone on the inside.


Todd, That's kinda what I've been leaning towards. I've never done a full stain before... always used one of rosewoods or mahogany, but sapele is just to light for me.

Dave
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can I glue stained wood with good results?
Sapele is a light wood that needs staining? Have you seen it finished with clear or epoxy? I know, I need to post those pics. My guess is that staining it dark will kill off the amazing contrast (unless it has no real figure).

Mike
Author:  Dave_E [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can I glue stained wood with good results?
Hi Mike,

You nailed it. The set I got is as lifeless as you've ever seen. :(
Author:  windsurfer [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can I glue stained wood with good results?
you can use a garnet shellac wash coat on the inside to darken things up. You can also add some Alchohol-based die to the mix if you want it darker.

Not use you need to do either with Sapele. I like it best with no stain or dye.

-jd
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