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Forum topic by Nighttripper | posted 09-08-2012 06:42 PM | 1113 views | 0 times favorited | 3 replies | ![]() |
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09-08-2012 06:42 PM |
Hi All, Question: I made a box of Poplar about 2 weeks ago, but I never got around to putting a finish on it. I left for a business trip earlier this week and the box was fine; however, I just got back and found the lid quite bowed. After reading up on what could have gone wrong, I found that I may have over tightened the clamps. I also probably didn’t give the wood enough time to adjust to my shop, but I don’t suspect that is the problem. My question is: As I was doing the glue up, the panel did want to bow, however, I put a brick on the center to keep it flat; and it was flat for at least a week thereafter. Any ideas as to why it took over a week to bow ? Also, I have a lot of pressure on it right now to flatten it, but I suspect it will not work or may snap the joint ??? |