RE: Tambours II

>The canvas is rotten and the slats are separated and  have been
>for a long time. Some of the slats are both cupped and warped. 
>Is there any way to correct this? The customer wants to keep it 
>original but I have my doubts.



Dave --  

I have experienced these problems also and found if I soak the slats 
(hot water for about 2 hours)  and place them in a jig to hold straight 
till dry works very well.  Just make sure you let the slats dry, I leave 
them in the jig for about 4 - 7 days.   When dry just glue on a good 
quality heavy weight canvas cloth (get mine from Van Dykes).  
Make sure you use a flexible glue in the process.  
The white/yellow common wood glue will work but due to flex of the 
tambour will cause premature failure as the tambour is flexed.  
I get my glue also from Van Dykes -- I am sure many other sources 
are available.  Hope this helps.

Vic Abraham




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