On Thu, Feb 8, 2007, Stuart Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:

> Anyway, the back has sort of flexed - each side is curving up slightly. 

is it finished on one side and raw on the other?  It was restrained while
glued to the instrument, but now is released and is reacting to changes in
humidity, not the least the edge being soaked and steamed as you
disassembled it.

Strip the finish as an experiment.

> And secondly, can I retrieve this flexed back - or should I just have a 
> go at making another?

does retrieval require it be flatened?

either is more experience, which you do say you are seeking :-)
-- 
Dana Emery




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