@koendb @Rocknroller912 has a good point, there's likely to more challenges along the way. Glue it up and carry on regardless. When its ready to glue to the body, thats when to decide if its usable. ...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 It looks like the cracks are where the wood changes from heart to sap wood, unless it’s glue stain giving a darker colour. The dark spot is actually glue residu, from my g...

@koendb It looks like the cracks are where the wood changes from heart to sap wood, unless it’s glue stain giving a darker colour. Titebond is stronger than wood so you won’t be making it weaker. Maki...

Posted by: @robin You're not giving up on it are you, can't you glue it again ? I don't know, I have tried already twice now, and it feels like I am making it weaker, with each attempt.I am not givi...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Post some close up pics and get a few opinions. Picture of the inner side of the soundboard Attachment : IMG_20211220_204406632-commented.png The crack pointed in r...

@koendb You're not giving up on it are you, can't you glue it again ?

@koendb Dont give up yet most things can be fixed. Post some close up pics and get a few opinions.

Well that's it, I guess that board is ruined now, I made it worse I think, It now also cracked on both sides.I am going to order a new top and start all over, enough source for cleats material now. &...

@koendb If there is a crack on the opposite side same place then I guess it’s a fault in the wood due to drying and outside your control, but you are working with it so that’s good.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 so it must have given you a big confidence boost. @rocknroller912 You would think so, but quite the opposite actually, I am more afraid that it will desintegrate when I to...

Posted by: @markbailey will share it when the livestreams start back up. Nice!!Looking forward to it @markbailey

Thanks for sharing Roland!! I've got a bit more video - will share it when the livestreams start back up...here is a taster: Attachment : hyper-done1.MP4

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Great work folks - sorry I missed out on all the fun! I was on the road and unable to comment but you guys got it sorted - AWESOME - that is what this place is all about ✊

Success!! The glue up seems to have worked perfectly So today I continued and finished sanding. Here and there I am a little under 3.18mm ( or 0.125 "). Only a fraction though. So for a first attempt...

Nice job fixing it @koendb. 🙏🎶🎸🙂

@koendb Fantastic. Good to hear everything worked out. Can't wait to see it progress. Good job. 🙂

@koendb Top job invisible mending. A lot of the skill is learning how to fix mistakes as they happen, so it must have given you a big confidence boost.

I love how it looks now, if you hold it in front of a light source... Well done @koendb , flawless.

I love how it looks now, if you hold it in front of a light source... Attachment : IMG_20211219_151605304.jpg Attachment : IMG_20211219_151613433.jpg