J-A-X
Very Well-Known Member
the trick with this 'laminate' board is to store it flat... i'm currently using the same board for 4 enclosures, and i did notice a slight bow in one of the pieces when i unloaded into the shed. they were all then stored flat until i could get them screwed together,
I also noticed on JasonMini's tank that the grain of the timber runs horizontal, which will also be inclined to bow. My sides run with the grain vertical.
using timber, even a laminated or jointed timber like this will always be prone to bowing if not handled, stored and contstructed appropriately. thats why many people use MDF/laminate, because its not an issue.
@gonemad, its still possible to salvage the bowed piece if you have somewhere flat and dry to place it, just lay it flat with sme clean cloth over it then lay paint tins and heaps of other heavy objects on it for a few weeks.
I also noticed on JasonMini's tank that the grain of the timber runs horizontal, which will also be inclined to bow. My sides run with the grain vertical.
using timber, even a laminated or jointed timber like this will always be prone to bowing if not handled, stored and contstructed appropriately. thats why many people use MDF/laminate, because its not an issue.
@gonemad, its still possible to salvage the bowed piece if you have somewhere flat and dry to place it, just lay it flat with sme clean cloth over it then lay paint tins and heaps of other heavy objects on it for a few weeks.
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