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  1. 19th October 2014, 10:44 AM #1
    doncra
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    So I've realised my worktop is slightly bowed near the blade. I'm tempted to invert the worktop table and chuck some weights on it (leaving it on a flat concrete garage floor). Would this work? Any other thoughts?


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  3. 19th October 2014, 02:54 PM #2
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    It's worth a try, however I would put thin chocks under the edges to make the weight go over centre and spring back to flat.
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    I put chocks under the bow and stood on the rest.
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  5. 20th October 2014, 10:04 PM #4
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    Doesn't that risk the opposite problem - ie it might get rid of the concave "bow" but couldn't it lead to a bulge or convex shape then emerging if I chock it up??


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  6. 14th November 2014, 09:59 AM #5
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    Sorry for the lack of reply, my bad.
    yes if you made the chocks too large you could overcompensate. But if you don't go " past" the flat point the steel may spring back to un-flat. It will be trial and error.
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