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shaun
#1 Posted : 11 December 2010 15:56:55

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hi all i need advice on straightening out warped ribs/parts Crying. i have had replacements but they are also warped been inbetween 2 speakers layed on top of each other with about 20kg on top for 2 weeks and they are still slightly warped thanks in advance for any help given.
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#2 Posted : 11 December 2010 16:03:30

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hi,you need to dampen them first then press them for about two days should work.
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shaun
#3 Posted : 11 December 2010 16:11:48

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thanks hot or cold water
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#4 Posted : 11 December 2010 17:46:19

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hi shaun..wat i did was soak all my ribs as i recieved them in hot water for about 30 minutes,the i put them between 2 pieces of kitchen worktop,some were there for about 6-8 weeks until we recieved the decks...worked for meBigGrin ...paul
cheers benny
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#5 Posted : 11 December 2010 17:56:51

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ok benny thanks i will give that a try
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