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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mutt on June 30, 2020, 05:56:15 am

Title: dented the back of my osage
Post by: mutt on June 30, 2020, 05:56:15 am

Hey,
While I was heat correcting some twist I inadvertently placed the adjustable wrench on a hot area of the wood instead of a cool area.
I had the wrench padded with a thin piece of leather but after it cooled and I took the wrench off...there it was, about a 3/8" by 3/8" dent approximately 1/16 deep.
The stave is chased to one ring but they are REALLY thin rings.
Can I iron this dent out like furniture makers do or do you think it will even be a problem since it didn't cut through any wood?

Title: Re: dented the back of my osage
Post by: Pat B on June 30, 2020, 06:40:02 am

A damp rag and a cloths iron should get most of the dent out.

Title: Re: dented the back of my osage
Post by: Stickhead on June 30, 2020, 02:20:07 pm

I’m not familiar with ironing out a dent.  Can someone explain it?

Title: Re: dented the back of my osage
Post by: mmattockx on June 30, 2020, 02:34:31 pm

Quote from: Stickhead on June 30, 2020, 02:20:07 pm

I’m not familiar with ironing out a dent.  Can someone explain it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c75LWAmWeBQ

It is a long used technique in conventional woodworking.


Mark

Title: Re: dented the back of my osage
Post by: Rākau on June 30, 2020, 08:27:49 pm

I've had good luck removing dents by holding them over the steaming spout of a boiling kettle for a few seconds