Correcting wind in plank

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:20 pm

I bought a length of 100 x 25mm planed softwood. Though it was perfectly straight when new, when it dried in the room it was intended for it had a pronounced twist. To plane it flat over a 1000mm length, it would end up 10mm thinner. Would it be ok to force it straight as it is, or kerf it at 50mm intervals?

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:10 pm

What is it to be used for ?

Kerfing won't help it if it is in wind.

If it was to be used for skirting for example, then screws and plugs would be the way to go.

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:28 pm

It is to be screwed to floorboards to form the front of an airing cupboard. I'll do it tomorrow.