One more attempt. baking paper behind it, removed excess glue with a dry rag this time, instead of a damp one. Attachment : IMG_20211220_221945223.jpg Lets see tomorrow, if it is good, I ll do ...

@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...

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

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

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

@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...

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 ✊

Nice job fixing it @koendb. 🙏🎶🎸🙂

@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

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...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I also wonder if the crack is in an area which will be covered by the bridge plate and X bracing these will be strong reinforcement I think. Well I still have a rectangula...

@koendb Looks like you have it fixed ok. An alternative to cleats for cracks is very thin pieces of parchment which some violin suppliers sell. Unless you’re a vegan of course. It’s very strong and do...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I would glue with Titebond and clamp like a normal joint I have done this now.. I hope there is enough titebond in the split, we' ll just have to wait for now and see tomo...

@koendb I would glue with Titebond and clamp like a normal joint but the longer you leave it the harder it will be for the edges to meet together. When you’re gluing the bracing I would fix it with th...

Posted by: @bpower I would probably try and glue it with wood glue, put it back in the soundboard clamping jig for pressure, and then just consider that a second glue seam with some cleats on the ins...