Here is a shot of one of the backs already joined. This is a real bummer.
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Back.jpg
Thanks!
Brad
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Hello, I had a large (40"x13"2") piece of Padauk that I was having trouble resawing. I took the advice of an OLF member and ripped the board down so that I could resaw the back and sides separately. That gave me the control I needed to get it resawn (thanks WilliamS). Now that I have it resawn, the boards are blotchy looking. See an example in the pic below. Will the whole board darken and even this out over time? All the pieces I cut (2 backs 2 sides and some headplate pieces) have the same blotchy look to varying degrees. It seems to go all the way through the wood. Attachment: FullSizeRender.jpg Any ideas? Thanks! Brad |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
That's a shame. Possibly the first signs of decay if the tree was on the ground for a bit or maybe mineral stains. Either way it's not likely to go away. A burst of some sort might be the answer. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Wet it with naphtha to see what it will look like under finish. Personally I do not find that look troubling, but I can see how others would. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Here is a shot of one of the backs already joined. This is a real bummer. Attachment: Back.jpg Thanks! Brad |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Try setting a set in the sun for a week or more. Padauk darkens quite a bit from ultraviolet light and this may help even out the blotchiness. It will go from orange to a brownish maroon. Another possibility would be to try staining (gasp!) the wood to get a more even color. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
I will give that a try. It's a shame to not do something with this set. I'll burn it in the fire pit over the weekend before I stain it. 
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
If you don't like stain there is always paint......  It would be a shame not to use the wood for some sort of instrument. Book matched discoloration might be the next "Big" thing in tone wood, in the same vein as bog oak and ancient sitka. You just need to figure out some reason that the discoloration enhances the sound potential of the wood. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
This is pretty typical of Padauk. It will darken and even out to some degree. Expose to light. Doesn't have to be sunlight. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Would it have to be a UV light? Or just any light? My shop is lit with fluorescent lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
We have fluorescent and I can see the change from fresh cut every few days |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Send it to me, I'd happily build with it. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Colin, I visit Dundee a couple times a year for work. Maybe I'll bring you the second set, if Dundee is close. 
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
Only 1 1/2 hours from me ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | hummingbird [ Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
I think it looks great with that feature!! Gives it some character. |
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| Author: | John Lewis [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
I like the look! I would use that set in a heartbeat. I hope the look grows on you - Padauk is great stuff. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Blotchy stain on Padauk |
I'd be happy to dispose of it for you 
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