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When the wood fibers get wet they swell and become soft. When soft, the surface will be very sensitive to damage. Fibers on the surface will raise and then not
by awestroke 10mo ago
When the wood fibers get wet they swell and become soft. When soft, the surface will be very sensitive to damage. Fibers on the surface will raise and then not return to their original position, causing surface roughness. Repeated cycles of wet/dry will cause cracks.
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- Saline9515 10mo agoFrom experience, even the cheapest wood spoons won't bulge, as long as you don't leave them immerged in water for a long time.
- mmooss 10mo agoCould that be because they are treated somehow?
- Saline9515 10mo agoThey were likely treated with mineral oil, but the finish has been gone for a long time now.