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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?

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.

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