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When Good Glue Goes Bad

epirnik, member | January 6th, 201210 comments

Selecting the right color of glue is sometimes just as important as selecting the right "type" of glue.

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Clamping cauls: The secret to great glue-ups

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 8th, 201120 comments

Even the most accurately cut joint won’t be perfect if you glue it together incorrectly. The answer is not fancier clamps or specialized jigs; it is shopmade clamping cauls. Quick to make and easy to use, cauls not only pull a joint tight and keep it at the correct angle, but they also protect the workpiece from direct contact with the clamp jaws.

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Clamps: The Secrets to Success

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | May 11th, 20104 comments

Nothing provokes more stress than a big glue-up. Learning how to properly clamp your work is one of the most critical elements of success. Learn the 3 keys to success with clamps.

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How to Glue-Up Joints: Positioning the Clamps

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | May 11th, 20102 comments

Many woodworkers are underclamping their joints during glue up. To help avoid this, professor Roman Rabiej developed some simple keys to clamping success. One of the keys is to distribute the pressure effectively.

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How to Glue-Up Joints: The right number of clamps

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | May 11th, 20105 comments

Many woodworkers are underclamping their joints during glue up. To help avoid this, professor Roman Rabiej developed some simple keys to clamping success. One of the keys is to use the right clamps for the job so Fine Woodworking tested common bar clamps.

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How to Glue-Up Joints: Different Woods Need Different Clamping Pressure

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | May 11th, 20108 comments

Many woodworkers are underclamping their joints during glue up. To help avoid this, professor Roman Rabiej developed some simple keys to clamping success. One of the keys is that you should apply the right amount of force for the type of wood you’re using since species require different clamping pressure.

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How to Glue-Up Joints: Tips on gluing

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | May 10th, 20107 comments

Tips on gluing up and clamping your work.

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