Best way to un-warp Paulson chips !!!

Bano · #21 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 10:45 PM

Cool experiments. If I run across getting warped chips again, I'll be sure to try this. However, I cringe of the fact of getting warped Paulsons. To me that's worst than getting used chips or nicks on the corner.But it is nice to know, there are things out there that work. Although it might be too much work.Nonetheless, thanks for the info.

asam2006 · #22 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 10:59 PM

However, I cringe of the fact of getting warped Paulsons. To me that's worst than getting used chips or nicks on the corner.

The new shaped inlays are a step in the right direction for Paulson home chips. The weight, colors and edge spots and the new mold are great but I don't think anyone bargained for warped chips. For those of us that already own these chips there are ways to take the wobble out. I can totally sympathize with the way you feel but with a little time and effort it is possible to fix the problem.

Bano · #23 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by asam2006

However, I cringe of the fact of getting warped Paulsons. To me that's worst than getting used chips or nicks on the corner.

The new shaped inlays are a step in the right direction for Paulson home chips. The weight, colors and edge spots and the new mold are great but I don't think anyone bargained for warped chips. For those of us that already own these chips there are ways to take the wobble out. I can totally sympathize with the way you feel but with a little time and effort it is possible to fix the problem.

Here's some positive rep for a true chipper. Thru thick and thin and a bit of wobbling.

Matt · #24 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 09:15 AM

Here's an idea I came up with about a month ago. I have tested it with great results and it seems to be the most effective, safest and by far the easiest way to un-warp Paulson chips.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Clamp the chips in stacks of 20. You will need to use ceramic blanks or similar in between.

2. Put the clamp(s) in the owen in 75 degrees Celcius (167 Farenheit) for 45 minutes.

3. Let the chips cool off in room temperature for a couple of hours while still clamped.

4. Done!

You only have to spend about 3 minutes total per 20 chips. You can easily do 100 at a time (by using 5 clamps). This means that you can unwarp 100 chips and only spend 15 minutes of your own time doing it! This technique removes 90% or so of the warp issue making the chips almost perfect.

Important!

* Whatever you choose to use in between the clay chips needs to be of an uncolored material. If you use printed ceramics the color will transfer onto the clay chips and you will never get it off!

* Make sure you use something in between. If you don't the clay chips will stick together!

* Make sure the temperature the chips are subjected to is not more than 75 degrees Celcius. For example, you should put the chips as far away from the heat source as possible.

* Make sure the chips cool down slowly in room temperature. Do not unclamp them before they have cooled down completely.

* Try at your own risk. I have tested this technique carefully and have no reason to believe that this in any way would hurt the chips. However, I can not take the responsibility for anything that happens because of trying this technique.

Good luck!

Matt

poislb · #25 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 09:35 AM

Excellent idea...Thanks for sharing!!!

JHickle · #26 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 09:42 AM

Worked perfectly for me and think Matt is underestimating success rate as I feel it removed 95+% of the wobble.

A couple of modification to Matts technique that I used:

I didn't use a plate as I just stuck the handle between the grates and rested the clamp on the cross brace of wire rack. Chips not touching the wire rack.

I used 170F as that was the lowest setting on my oven.

Thanks again Matt for coming up with the process. I know it's something you should have to due with a high end chip, but if the wobble bothers you, this process works well.