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Warped lid on Cohiba Robusto box

Posted by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on May 5, 2009 at 11:14pm
I'm no woodworker... ok, so I'm building a CBG... Anyhow, I need some advice on straightening a lid making it flat again. I've laid a wet paper towed on the inside curve (concave) to which it did bend the lid the opposite direction, and I did weight it down as to keep the lid flat until dry, but that did not last. Thanks. -Wes

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  • Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates May 6, 2009 at 7:19am
    Funny thing, I was thinking archtop ;-)

    Thanks Biddlewicket and Ted for the suggestions. I'll do the steam/weight thing again. I guess I'll have to let it sit much longer.

    -Wes

    Ted Crocker said:
    Stand it on edge and plant them in the bathroom for a day. Close the door and turn the shower on hot until you run out of hot water. Lay it down and put something heavy on it until you have hot water again.

    Repeat as necessary...

    Less is better. You could even clamp it between 2 straight boards steamed

    OR, just do an archtop cbg
  • biddlewicket May 6, 2009 at 12:17am
    I have the same problem with a couple smaller boxes that have the slide tops... They have an awful curve to 'em.
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