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| | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 9 | I just bought a slightly used bed for my 53. It is in great shape, but I noticed that the oak bed wood is only sealed on the top. Is this normal??? Should the bottom, sides, and ends be sealed, or should the wood be allowed to breathe?
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | The bedwood should be sealed on all 6 sides to prevent warping and cracking.
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