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 Post subject: Staining question
PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:44 pm 
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I will be staining a Dread with Sapele back and sides , sitka top...I use Ca to install bindings on my builds and was wondering if the ca will affect the stain??? I always use a good coat of shellac before ca' ing ...

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 Post subject: Re: Staining question
PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:41 am 
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Good tight fitting joints and you should be fine. Leave a gap, try and fill it with CA, and it'll stick out like a black eye on your grandmother.

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