February 22, 201313 yr I just KNOW that you guys never have this problem because of the excelent grade of wood that you purchase. Â For me, since I get the "cheap" stuff, I find that there are those times that I find a dent in the wood in exactly the wrong place.I found this article on the American Woodworker site and wanted to share. Â Let us know what you think about this technique.Iron Out Those DentsFredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host
February 22, 201313 yr Thanks Fred for the link. I learned this method many years ago. It works very well in soft woods. I've had limited success in hard woods. Of course larger dents are just design modifications!www.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
February 22, 201313 yr Fred,My wife's iron no longer held water- too many headers off of the ironing board. It works great for this application, however!Thanks for the post!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
February 22, 201313 yr It works, Ron (oops, I meant Fred) . Quicker on pine than oak. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
February 23, 201313 yr Fred, thanks for passing on the article. I've never ironed a dent but I have ironed water rings off a table top. Use a hot iron and a dry cloth. Water rings or water spots will disappear.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
February 23, 201313 yr Author Ron - great idea - thanks for letting me be a "guru" for my wife and our dining room table.Fredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host
February 23, 201313 yr Will sucess put you in the superhero category Fred?Fred Wilson said:Ron - great idea - thanks for letting me be a "guru" for my wife and our dining room table.Fredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum HostWill tha
February 25, 201313 yr Thanks Fred! I actually used that technique last weekend for a project I was finishing up. It works as stated!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
February 25, 201313 yr I have my wife's, grandmother's 80 year old iron in the shop.I use it to lift dents and remove those pesky stickers they put on hardwood veneer plywood and to seal down things that are hot melt based. The old irons heat up almost instantly.
February 25, 201313 yr Author Ron - I'll let you know when it's done.Fredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host
February 26, 201313 yr Fred, The dry heat evaporates and moisture in the ring or spot. If it doesn't pull out, rub the spot down with a bit of BLO and try it.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
February 27, 201313 yr I keep a cheap household iron in the shop just for that trick ($10, Wal mart's cheapest model). Works real well on dents, though I've tried it on small chip out/tear out as well....mixed results on that.
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