A cabinet face frame bowed on me overnight in a dry shop

I was fitting a maple frame in my garage, clamped it up square, and left it. Next morning, it had a 3/8 inch bow across the center. I had to re-saw the rails, re-joint, and re-glue with staggered clamp pressure. Has anyone else had wood move that fast in a controlled space?

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3 Comments

williamb294d ago

Maple's got a mind of its own sometimes.

skylerrobinson4d ago

Ever try letting it sit clamped for a full day?

keith_rivera191d ago

Actually maple doesn't really move after the glue sets... clamping for a full day is overkill. Once it's dry to the touch in a couple hours, the joint is as strong as it gets. Leaving it longer just ties up your clamps.