[Woodcarver] rehydrating wood laminate

[Ron Ramsey]

For warped boards that are thicker, I have laid a damp cloth on the concave side until the wood flattens.  I then clamp the piece flat until it is completely dry before removing it from the clamps.  When wood dries unevenly, the side that dries slower ends up convex because it shrinks less.

I don't think this will work for a board that has cupped because one side has been carved.   I have used this method when I have started with a flat board that has warped while sitting in my shop waiting to be carved.

Ron Ramsey
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> Question

> 

>   I have a friend you has acquired an old sign (50 years) made wood veneer 

> 1/8 that has dried and curled. He came to me asking for help I thought of 

> steaming it in a bag over several days Does anyone have any experience at a 

> project like this

> Thanks You

> 

> Chris Howard



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