My 36-inch walnut panel bowed on me halfway through a glue-up yesterday, so I clamped it against a straight steel bar overnight.

Do you think forcing it straight and pinning it is a solid fix, or should I just cut my losses and start that panel over from scratch?

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michael_baker14d ago

Forcing it straight with that steel bar is just asking for trouble later. Wood moves with the seasons, and that built-in stress will probably just make it crack or warp somewhere else. I'd cut my losses and start over with drier stock.

the_linda14d ago

My buddy tried that and his table split, totally agree with @michael_baker.