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Expert: Stuart Mawle - 8/21/2009


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The small table top is very warped, How do I repair this?

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The first thing I must state that if it is an antique, and it is worth money then you need to get advice from a restorer....if you dont you could reduce it value considerable, close to not being worth much at all.

I would need to look at it my self, but if it was just a table that wasnt worth a great deal, I would saw the top up into small sections, carefully replane the timber pieces, reglue in the hope to remove as much of the warp out. If it was really bad then I would be telling the client that a new top should be made. Hope this helps you. Stuart

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Stuart Mawle

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Now been a carpenter & joiner for the past twenty years in the UK. I can give avice / help on carpentry & joinery, health & safety, woodworking machinery, power tools and suppliers.

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I have served an indentured carpentry apprenticeship with a medium sized building contractor doing a wide range of domestic and commercial work. This has included office buildings, barn conversions, building extensions and renovations. During my career, I spent over three years as a wood trades technician at a college. My job involved joinery work, wood maching and helping CITB carpentry & joinery students` pratical projects. Spent three years as a accredited NVQ assessor covering site carpentry and bench joinery. Now I teach my skills to others.

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