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Veneer repair and finish advice for Philco 14MX
Groundhog74
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06-02-2013, 09:39 AM
Front to back bow. This morning after 24 hours of clamping the bow is noticeable better. I hope the wood will take a new "set" after a few days and not spring back after I take the clamps off. It's been very humid here, don't know if that will help or hurt.

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Bow, after 24 hours. Much better...for now.
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