Oak cabinet bowing

[telfordtrio]

Hi, I moved a cabinet and found the back has bowed a lot. It's only 18 months old which is annoying. Is there any way to flatten it out? I have no discernable DIY skills unfortunately.

I have laid it on its front and put a towel on the ridge that's formed and put 20 pounds of weight on top in attempt to push it back where it should be

. I'm keeping the towel damp each day.

Is there anything else I can do? Will this work? And if it does work how long will it take to get the wood back to where it should be?

Thanks in advance

 

[telfordtrio]

And this is the makeshift press I've set up

 

[AC Power]

You won't be able to restore that to it' original shape. It will crack if too much pressure is applied.

It's just ¼" tongue-and-groove backing....pull it off and replace it. That's what I'd do anyways....my 2 cents.

 

[telfordtrio]

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