In my experience, letting it sit under pressure for a full day did the trick. Your mileage may vary, but I'm honestly puzzled why it shifted back a tiny bit once I released the clamps.
I was fixing a violin and had a can of cola on my bench. It tipped over and got on one of the tuning pegs. Now there's a sticky residue that won't come off easily. Has anyone dealt with this before? What's the best way to clean it without harming the wood?
My local shop once thrived on annual school contract tune-ups. Now, the workbench holds more custom modifications and restoration projects for individual musicians. Does this reflect a broader move towards personalized instrument care in your communities?
Modern materials last longer, but I worry we're losing the character of natural skins.