Originally Posted by
miriam
I had one case come with termite damage and I have one that is now a case kit - one day the top exploded - boards are warped - then the bottom part of the bottom just fell off. Flood maybe? Machine wasn't in very good shape.
Sounds like water or moisture damage to me. I think a lot of machines were put out in the garage and on a concrete floor. The dampness wicks up into the wood. I am thinking that woodworking is a skill to be added to our skill set.