@nsj 
Staining worked out ok

There is a specific product for sealing MDF, it’s very runny and is just called MDF sealer. I found it on a google search. Need to clean the brushes immediately as they go hard.

@jamesbisset 
Any updates on the project

@tv101 
Not at all JB is the one working on veneer and he’s got more experience than the rest of us. Experts are for,Ed in the white heat of experimentation. Cue the degree course in veneering 

@tv101 
JB seems to be the veneer expert 

@poco7 sounds like the neck angle is the problem. Can you re set it

@poco7 
thanks for these tips 

@jamesbisset 
Pay attention to Mr Bailey and don’t show off to friends 

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