Bent Track

[danmcph]

Like a fool I stored a track leaned against the wall for a few months.  It is now bowed so when I lay it on the wood one end lifts off the wood.  Ideas to made it flat again?  I am afraid to try to bend it as I feel like it will turn out S shaped.

 

[Holmz]

Lean it the other way for a few months.

 

[TomE]

In addition to the astute prior advice, use the clamps when cutting.
As long as the edge is straight line should be good to go.

 

[Bohdan]

Like a fool I stored a track leaned against the wall for a few months.  It is now bowed so when I lay it on the wood one end lifts off the wood.  Ideas to made it flat again?  I am afraid to try to bend it as I feel like it will turn out S shaped.

Lay it horizontally, with the bow up, supported on the two ends with not quite enough weight in the middle to bend it flat, and then wait.

 

[Owego]

What is the length of this track ?

 

[Steve-Rice]

Perhaps you should buy another track for flat stock and keep this one for bowed boards...  [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

Sorry, I just couldn't resist...

 

[Holmz]

Perhaps you should buy another track for flat stock and keep this one for bowed boards...  [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

Sorry, I just couldn't resist...

Props to ya.

 

[Steve-Rice]

Thanks Holmz.  [big grin]