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1. 
   jazzdogg | Dec 02, 2005 12:44am | #1

   I'd try scraping first. If that didn't work, Bleach.

   -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   creekwood | Dec 02, 2005 04:08am | #2

   Hydrogen peroxide gets blood out of fabric, but I don't know if it will work on wood. Worth a shot.

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   johnhardy | Dec 02, 2005 05:53am | #3

   This reminds me of the movie "The Red Violin". Why not create a stain out of blood so that the whole projectd matches? Just kidding of course, for those without a sense of humor ... :)

   John

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   forestgirl | Dec 02, 2005 10:12am | #4

   Mmmmmm, how 'bout beet juice instead......forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   forestgirl | Dec 02, 2005 10:13am | #5

   Most importantly, don't get anything hot on it!  High temp sets blood.  I'd try the hydrogen peroxide.  Maybe even Biz non-chlorine bleach.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   Scrit | Dec 02, 2005 11:19am | #6

   The traditional way to braek down blood is lemon juice

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   Pondfish | Dec 02, 2005 03:43pm | #7

   If the bleach didn't get it, try meat tenderizer.  It contains enzymes that will break down the blood proteins. 

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   AndyE | Dec 02, 2005 04:20pm | #8

   Please let us know if you find something that works. I seem to have this problem too. I hate it when I spring a leak.

   Andy

   "It seemed like a good idea at the time"

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   DJK | Dec 02, 2005 05:21pm | #9

   Why remove it. Apply a clear top coat and it becomes your brand/signature. All artists sign their work. I brand every job that way.

   DJK

   
   

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   saulgood | Dec 02, 2005 07:18pm | #10

   " Apply a clear top coat and it becomes your brand/signature" - I like it, but in this case if I don't get my "signature" off of the piece, I'm not going to get a "signature" on a check from my client. I tried leaving it overnight - no dice on the "evaporation" technique. I'm going to try lemon juice first, then maybe non chlorine bleach. I'll let you know. Thanks, all.

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   philip | Dec 03, 2005 11:40am | #11

   It doesn't soak in . If you are not handy with a scraper just sand it off if it has hardened. Smears?wipe off with thinners.Plug the leak.

   Philip Marcou
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    UnclePaul | Dec 04, 2005 03:02am | #12

    Leave it there, show the client, charge more.

    -Paul 

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   chaseford | Dec 05, 2005 09:10pm | #13

   you might want to try a product called "Nature's Miracle".  It is an enzyme based cleaner which comes in clear liquid form.  It is available at most pet supply stores.

   Good Luck

   Michael