[PAradiogeek]

I have another question for all you cabinet experts.  The side walls of this 38-60 cabinet are warped inward near the back of the cabinet.  Here is a photo of one of the side walls with a straight edge lying on top.  The total deflection is about 1/4" or perhaps a little more. 

   


I realize this is an (almost) 80 year old cabinet and it doesn't need to be perfect, but I would prefer the sidewalls to be straight.  At the same time, I don't want to risk splitting the wood or damaging the veneer in the process of trying to straighten it out.  

Would you recommend trying to straighten these sides? 

And if so, how would you go about doing that?

And finally, if I was able to straighten the sides, what is the probability that the walls would just 'return' to their present state of warpage?

Thanks,