arzig1 wrote:
i have a leaf from an oak dining room table that has warped very
noticeably. i have no way to replace it. does anyone have any ideas as to
how to straighten it out? please e-mail at .
thanks
I have done it, but requires the finish on the concave side be stripped.
Lay wet towel on the concave side. Let it soak until the board
flattens. It works rather fast, so you need to keep an eye on it. When
it returns to flat position, brace with a couple of straight pieces of
wood and clamp it. Be careful not to clamp it until it is flat,or you
will crack the leaf. Let it dry few days, then finish both sides so it
doesn't warp again.