How to initiate destabilized rolltop desk? During a move, an inexpensive rolltop desk got wet. The rolltop part...
During a move, an inexpensive rolltop desk got wet. The rolltop part of a set has now swollen surrounded by one section and will not allow top to open. It have dried out for a couple of days and swell has gone down, but not to previous size. Still unable to unseal it. Other than using a saw to remove the rolltop (that will be the last resort) do you have any suggestions?
Answers: To lubricate it you could use a candle or lump soap but not sure you can get any in near if it won't open at all. If you can widen it at all try to work some candle wax in in attendance and work it up and down until it opens further. If it is still too swollen you might have to skulk longer for it to dry out.
A hairdryer might hurry it up, or you could try putting the desk in an air conditioned room. Dept stores vend dessicants such as "Humi-dry". If you can get some of that in lower than the top, it could help. Otherwise, patience is surrounded by order.