bay window dents

[marynishi]

I have a wood-seated bay window that has been damaged by a children's hammer, resulting in several shallow dents. I've read that I can treat this with a damp cloth and an iron, but I worry about damaging the finish. Does this even work? Hoping for any advice out there. Also hoping to repair this before anyone in the house is the wiser...

[Edward H.]

swelling the wood

If the top is made of solid soft wood such as pine you can swell the wood with a small water. The drawback is the finish of the seat. It will get a dull look to it. the water will take some time to sink in also. With plywood for a seat though it will not work.