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Question for you woodworking experts.
cbxjeff
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I making a number of hinged boxes about 6" x 8" out of 1" oak. I'm machining them to hold taps, dies, parallel bars, step blocks, etc. The bottoms are machined to a depth to hold most of to objects. That requires the top to be relieve about 1/4" deep to clear the remaining part of the objects. Now the problem: cupping. I know it's caused by uneven moisture due to humidity. My shop is not have a/c and I'm in IN. My question is: Once I'm finished with machining, sanding, staining, and spraying with lacquer will the lacquer seal the wood to prevent cupping? Thanks experts.
It's too late for me, save yourself.
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Yes in most cases.
Made a walnut mantel piece, twisted pretty bad. Put the heater and pressure to it and made it straight, sealed it and still straight after many years.
Thanks Butchdog3. I'm encouraged.
make sure the end grain is lacquered real well