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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dustyknees on June 26, 2010, 08:24:19 pm

Title: Stopping the warp..
Post by: Dustyknees on June 26, 2010, 08:24:19 pm

Hi All..I'm curious as to how you store your thinner woods so they don't warp. I buy 1/4 inch Poplar and Red oak, 8-10 inches wide,24 inches long, at Home Depot or Lowes. They are the only wood sources in my town. It lays flat and looks good when I buy it, but in no time it starts to bow and warp. I keep it in the house (120 degrees in the garage right now) and wonder if I should store it flat, standing up, weighted down or what. Your thoughts would be much appreciated..Jon

Title: Re: Stopping the warp..
Post by: dgman on June 26, 2010, 08:31:34 pm

Hey DustyKnees, I will stand the wood up, leaning against something so both sides are exposed to air circulation. The biggest mistake is laying it flat on a table or bench. The top side absorbs more moisture than the bottom, which will cause the warp.

Title: Re: Stopping the warp..
Post by: Terry Jackson on June 27, 2010, 12:25:49 am

If you have the space, put a few stickers down, then board/stickers/board/stickers topped by weight.  The Handsome Woodman had some pictures on his site. 

Title: Re: Stopping the warp..
Post by: dankc908 on June 27, 2010, 08:17:04 am

I always try to get to the lumberyard BEFORE they run the wood through their warper.   ;D

Dan