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riplee
04-08-02, 08:43 PM
I asked a question several weeks ago about a cherry table I have that was stored next to a furnace and all the planks of the table top warped (cupped). I recieved a helpful response explaining how the cupping occured and asking for a response from me if I wanted to pursue the subject. I know I have to dismantle the table top to its individual planks and then press the warpage out. What I don't know is how to dismantle the top without wrecking the glued edges and I don't know how to press out the warpage. I appreciate the response I got previously from George T., and I am looking forward to the next response.


George
04-10-02, 07:59 PM
Riplee...

Sorry about the delay.

Separating the top into individual planks invollves disolving the glue that binds them. Usually, warm vinegar will work with everything but the newer glues (including epoxies).

I know, it's a smelly process, but in order to take the pieces apart, as you have noted, you must at least loosen the glue first. Vinegar usually works for me.