Jim Tobias
02-09-2015, 4:31 PM
Box is walnut. Top is Wenge frame around a panel of Mappa Burl veneered piece of MDF.
OK, I did everything like I always do before assembly and finishing and now I have a warped frame on the top.
It's a small box (11.75 X 7.75). The panel is veneered on both sides and has been setting in shop finished for probably a year. I glued up the frame around the panel and it probably set in shop for another several months. I Attached it to the box with hinges and sanded all points of contact flush. At this point, it was totally flat and fit perfectly.
I took the box apart and finished with several coats of Waterlox and it has been curing for a couple of months. I rubbed the finish out to a soft sheen and then reassembled and now the problem appears.
I don't know what caused it.....I wouldn't think applying finish would warp the frame?? Never had that happen before.
Humidity levels in my shop are normal (45% - 55%) and temp is controlled also.
Any suggestions on how I might correct this without tearing it apart and starting over??
I brought it into the house a few nights ago to see if a miracle would occur and there would be any difference..... so far, no change.
Any Ideas??
Jim
306530
OK, I did everything like I always do before assembly and finishing and now I have a warped frame on the top.
It's a small box (11.75 X 7.75). The panel is veneered on both sides and has been setting in shop finished for probably a year. I glued up the frame around the panel and it probably set in shop for another several months. I Attached it to the box with hinges and sanded all points of contact flush. At this point, it was totally flat and fit perfectly.
I took the box apart and finished with several coats of Waterlox and it has been curing for a couple of months. I rubbed the finish out to a soft sheen and then reassembled and now the problem appears.
I don't know what caused it.....I wouldn't think applying finish would warp the frame?? Never had that happen before.
Humidity levels in my shop are normal (45% - 55%) and temp is controlled also.
Any suggestions on how I might correct this without tearing it apart and starting over??
I brought it into the house a few nights ago to see if a miracle would occur and there would be any difference..... so far, no change.
Any Ideas??
Jim
306530