[Woodcarver] rehydrating wood laminate

[Chris Howard]

   Ron

   Thanks the method we use may be helpful to some one in the future The sign was 12 in wide 20 in long on 1/8 hardwood veneer and was completely dry be 50 yeras old and had rolled around its self twice. Using a steam gun like the ones seen to get out spots on TV we placed the veneer in a 6 in piece of PVC steamed it twice 2 hours apart and seald the ends than made it workable Now its laying flat and being presses Going to take spray adhesive and place a canvas back then its going to be displayed in a glass front frame the backing will be card board for breathing.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. 
Chris Howard
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  From: Ron Ramsey 
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  Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 7:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] rehydrating wood laminate


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  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.


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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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