Hi everyone,As a new woodworker I have come across a problem with plywood doors warping on me.Do you have any remedies?The largest and most warpped door is about 2′ x 4′.
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Are both sides finished equally? Balanced? Is one side exposed to significantly damper air than the other? Does one side have trim added that is pulling the door out of flat?
Yes! Plywood can warp! I been there, did that!
Cure??? A HEAVY FRAME!
How thick is the plywood, and how is it warping? Twisting, bending cupping? Are the doors only plywood, or are the panels framed? As mentioned above, finishing one side or both can make a big difference. Changes in humidity or temperature can make wood do strange things.
By the way, welcome to Knots!
Lousy ply (HD, made in China, ~$20/sheet) is much more prone to warp. Don't know if that's what you used, but if you didn't already know this, stay away from it! OSB would perform better!
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