Moved a nearly completed body from the shed into the house to get a part i had glued to set faster and the solid body has started to crack. Whats the best way to repair and stop it cracking further? I have put in a cool place for now.
Cheers
Andy
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Just wondering what stain, oil or wax would suit this?
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Decided to score the neck with a knife and a square, only measured 2 wrong - more sanding.
Cut one slot with a small saw - may have gone too deep, how deep should you go?
Cut, placed, glued and hammered one
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