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Tag Archives: warp
Straightening a Warp [ Compression Set ]
One of the most common questions I receive is “can you remove the warp from this_____” fill in the blank with something like table leaves, drawer bottom, or table top. The answer is always the same. ” That depends”. Anything … Continue reading
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Tagged compression set, fiber saturation point, furniture damage, moisture damage, repairing a warp, twist, warp, wood movement
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The Hoosier Lesson
Recently on one of the Woodworking forums there was a discussion of plywood panels and how to glue them into a frame, whether to allow for wood movement or to just glue them to the entire frame. The consensus among … Continue reading
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Tagged furniture damage, plywood, twist, warp, wood movement
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Wood Movement
Wood is a hygroscopic material which means it absorbs and desorbs water from the surrounding air. This change in moisture content causes the wood to expand and contract in relation to the relative humidity and temperature of the environment the … Continue reading
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