How do I straighten a wooden board & dowel rod?

This is a very difficult thing to do. I restored a antique dresser recently and I used a clothes steamer to try and straighten the wood. It did work to a certain degree. Can you post an image so we can have a better idea of what you are trying to do. So we can better Advice. This is the job I did where I used a steamer to try and straighten my wood.

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Hi Lisa, Here's a video that may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72x2emZTyY

Good luck!

I have straitened boards by laying a wet towel on them and then adding weight to the top. all you have to do is wait until it is straight. Will take a few days