Occasionally you may find yourself in a situation where your beautiful piece of oak, maple or cherry has dents from hammers or clamps. If the dent isn’t too severe it can be easier than you think to remove the dent and restore the wood to a flat surface. In the video below, Charles Neil shares a helpful woodworking tip about removing dents from wood. The video outlines an easy way to remove dents by first allowing the grain to raise through using water and a hot iron. The video link will actually prompt you to open in YouTube but it’s worth the link to watch the process.
