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Building Tips and technical articles. => Building techniques => Topic started by: david bailey on April 09, 2007, 05:22:09 PM
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I just finished the wing construction for my new "Fancy Pants". The leading edge is as straight as an arrow but the trailing edge has a 1/4 inch droop at each end. What is the best technique for removing the warp?
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David;
Had no choice here with a title like that you should get a lot of answers. I have a cloths steamer that is small and is very user friendly. I use it for this type of problem. They are available at most discount outlets. I just hit the warped spot and straighten it with my hand.
"Billy G" H^^
My Wang is Worped------------I like that one VD~
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After I read the title, I was going to suggest painting a "smiley face" on it! But after reading the details... use steam per Bill.
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"My Wang is Worped". That's TOO funny! LL~ LL~ LL~
Anyway, steam works for warps. Or you can just spray water on it and jig it up straight, then let it dry for a few days.
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thanks dick, steam it will be!
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hi clint, sounds like good advice. Now I'm not sure whether to steam it or just spray water on it.
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David;
May not make any difference, but it depends on if you have painted yet or not? Water will work fine but it has a tendency to stain wood, thats why I prefer steam. But then like has been said either will work.
"Billy G" H^^
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David;
May not make any difference, but it depends on if you have painted yet or not? Water will work fine but it has a tendency to stain wood, thats why I prefer steam. But then like has been said either will work.
"Billy G" H^^
So will Windex! (and a heat gun.......)
Billy Boy
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Y'all don't totally realize how close this came to being DELETED when I first read the title! Fortunately I read the post............ **) **) **) **)
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Bill,
Your thinking is warped!! LL~
Jim
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Y'all don't totally realize how close this came to being DELETED when I first read the title! Fortunately I read the post............ **) **) **) **)
I didn't see anythang rong wif it! LL~
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David;
May not make any difference, but it depends on if you have painted yet or not? Water will work fine but it has a tendency to stain wood, thats why I prefer steam. But then like has been said either will work.
"Billy G" H^^
Yes, water will stain the wood, so don't do it if it's already painted. But if it's not, it's easier to just mist water on it than to steam it.
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Bill,
Your thinking is warped!! LL~
Jim
Hmmmmmm....... could be! **)