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Shoutout to the guy who told me to use a propane torch on a stubborn core box
Everyone said it would ruin the wood, but a quick pass with the flame on low dried the moisture right out and saved a $200 pattern. Anyone else ever go against the grain on a repair like that?
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the_julia1d ago
Oh man, that's a risky move but I get it. I read about an old boat builder who would use a heat gun on a wet spot in teak, said it was the only thing that worked without raising the grain. Sounds like you found the same kind of hack.
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wesley6391d ago
Ever try that heat gun trick on anything else? I've heard it works on some other woods too but never had the guts to test it. Feels like one of those old school fixes that could either save your butt or ruin everything. Kinda wild that it doesn't mess up the grain.
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hannahj491d ago
You know how a lot of those old tricks feel like they're about patience more than tools? Like my grandpa would fix a dent in a car's plastic bumper with a hair dryer and a can of air duster. It's all about controlled heat and knowing when to stop. Makes you wonder what other simple fixes we've lost by always reaching for a new product instead.
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