Glue showing on wood stain

[Seems ok to me]

I stained a bulkhead on the picket boat I am building and apparently I must have dabbed some glue smack in the middle that was immediately apparent after applying. Of course the piece is glued in place as well. Just awkwardly sand down the area and re-stain? 

[Jim Rogers]

If it is really noticeable I would carefully remove the glued part, sand it stain it then carefully re-glue the part.

 

[Bob Cleek]

Rather than sanding, I would scrape the affected area with a scraper and see if a careful reapplication of stain can repair the problem before getting into removing the piece. 

 

Thanks for reminding me of another reason why I hate using CA unless it's absolutely necessary. Even if CA might not have been the culprit.

[RichardG]

I find x-acto blades, especially the chisel blades make good scrapers for small areas. I use them upright and backwards.

[turangi]

I have used Minwax Gel Stain and rub it in like shoe polish and have actually been able to cover a few glue problems with it. It may take a bit of a heavier application over the affected area and lighter removal of the excess but it has worked for me. Good luck!

[allanyed]

If the glue is CA, try a good soaking/rubbing with acetone.  This may even loosen the joint so you can replace the piece and replace with a new piece and glue with PVA which is easier to clean up with water while wet or alcohol once dry. 

Allan

[Seems ok to me]

Thanks folks, it was titebond and smack dab in the middle of a panel. I assume my clumsy fingers must have had some residue when handling. I was able to sand down and re-stain and it worked out great. Thanks to all.