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Kper
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Initially Posted - 06/12/2017 : 11:38:14

We forgot we had water in the icebox where it sat for 2 weeks. When we discovered we had left water in there we noticed the lid was warped and small amount of mold under the lid. The mold was easy to fix but how can we go about taking the warp out of the lid?

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Kyle
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Edited by - Kper on 06/12/2017 11:39:05

islander
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Response Posted - 06/12/2017 : 12:03:39

No expert but standard procedure for bending wood is with water. I would soak it in a tub for a full day,24hrs? Then lay it on something flat and put some weight on it and let it fully dry for a few days.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 06/12/2017 : 12:34:09

I was going to "wet" it and put weight on it but was unsure as to how much "soaking" I needed. I'm surprised it warped like that.

Kyle
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Response Posted - 06/12/2017 : 13:58:56

I don't have an answer for time because as I said, I'm no expert but I know they bend plywood this way for fancy curves in house building. I guess you have to play it by ear unless someone else knows. I would side more on soaking it good rather than less and risking it cracking because it was too dry.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 06/12/2017 : 19:07:54

Thanks, islander, I certainly agree with soaking. Hopefully somebody can speak from experience because I'm a bit worried about splitting the seams on the planks.

Kyle
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islander
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 04:51:37

I thought or the seams also but I would guess they used waterproof glue??? Possibly with biscuits?

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 06:03:39

you might try setting it in the sun with the arch up. sometimes this works.

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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 08:20:52

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you might try setting it in the sun with the arch up. sometimes this works.

Had it in the sun with the arch up yesterday for about 6 hrs and no change. Maybe longer? I even soaked it with water, not submerged, and it was unchanged as well. It's a beautiful cover and I don't want to lose it.

Kyle
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oldengineer1949
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 11:01:00

Kyle,
try googling "bending wood". Most descriptions involve either boiling water or steam, followed by clamping, or in your case, a flat surface, and a flat, heavy weight. Also, slow and easy seems to be the watchword. Any other woodworkers out there? (I am not one of them)
Hope this helps,

Al and Bernadette, "Pualani Nui", '82 C25 SR/SK, homeport MCB Quantico

Edited by - oldengineer1949 on 06/13/2017 12:00:00

Kper
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 14:32:32

I am soaking the upper half (upside down) in a foil tray with hot water in the hot sun with a 2.5 gallon potted plant resting on it. Crossing my fingers.

Kyle
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 17:20:58

Give it time Kyle. It didn't get warped overnight.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 06/13/2017 : 19:13:43

Warped wood means one side expanded while the other side did not. Drying the wood, or uniformly humidifying it should eliminate the differential. I'd agree that it's fine to clamp the piece between two flats but don't try to flatten it all at once. Do it in steps over a week or two.
How bent is it? 1/2", 1", 1.5"?

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Response Posted - 06/14/2017 : 05:09:27

It had about a half inch curve.

Kyle
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islander
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Response Posted - 06/14/2017 : 05:39:03

Here's a method of using heat that might be worth a try. This guy also does boat repair videos. You Probably can use a hairdryer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWDQGhLv-_k

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 06/14/2017 : 09:53:41

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Originally posted by islander

Here's a method of using heat that might be worth a try. This guy also does boat repair videos. You Probably can use a hairdryer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWDQGhLv-_k

I like that guy's videos.

Kyle
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 06/15/2017 : 17:22:57

in my youth I owned and restored many wooden powerboats made by Lyman, Thompson, Old Town, etc., -- that all had ribs about six inches apart. if/when a rib broke, the procedure was to steam the new wood while applying pressure so to form it at the angle needed. With that background, the first thing I would want to know is whether the wood is the original teak or a replacement in plywood or other material. If it is a hardwood like teak, then soak it but at the end put it in hot water just before you place it on a flat surface and apply the weight.

Now my second lesson -- it may be cheaper and faster to replace with new wood -- or from someone who is parting out an older boat.

Peter Bigelow
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Response Posted - 06/16/2017 : 03:49:51

I'd take it to place that has a professional wood planer. They would probably be able to look at it and recommend an option. I don't think ( old ) Teak bends, unless you are able to put it in a steam box for hours.

Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
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Edited by - redeye on 06/16/2017 03:54:22

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