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Most modern glues offer tremendous bond strength. Where they differ is in the details: how much working time (also called open time) they allow before they begin to set, how resistant they are to moisture, how long they take to cure, and how rigid the
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Q & A: Safer Glues for Veneer and Bent Laminations
by Craig Thibodeau
Q & A: Best Dye for Curved Veneer
by Jeff Jewitt
Video: How to Choose the Right Glue for Woodworking Projects
with Fine Woodworking editors
Learn about the differences among a variety of woodworking glues and how to match the right glue with the right project
Don't Overlook Liquid Hide Glue
by Steve Latta
It's been around since ancient Egypt, and for most of that time, working with hide glue meant mixing it yourself and heating it all day to keep it liquified. But ...
Q & A: Modern Glues are Strong Enough for Future Antiques
by Mark Schofield
Q & A: Which Glues Work in Cold Temperatures?
by Mark Schofield
Q & A: Do Wood Glues Have a Shelf Life?
by Matt Kenney
Woodworking Materials
by Fine Woodworking editors
Online resources for wood, glues, sandpaper, finishes, and more
Hide Glue: A Closer Look
by W. Patrick Edwards
It may be your grandfather's glue, but that doesn't mean that hide glue has lost its place in the modern wood shop. The traditional glue pot has fallen out of the ...
Video: Bob Van Dyke Shop Tip: Glue Squeeze Out
with Bob Van Dyke
A proven and simple technique for keeping glue from marring your project
How Strong is Your Glue?
by Mark Schofield
Glue is so essential to woodworking that there are dozens of types and masses of competing brands. There is also a lot of "conventional wisdom." To see if that ...
Q & A: Why Not Use Polyurethane Glue?
by Andy Rae
Video: Testing Wood Glues
with Mark Schofield
A scientific approach to measuring the strength of various adhesives from yellow glue to epoxy
Q & A: Best Glue for Bent Laminations
by Michael C. Fortune
Q & A: Gluing up a Bandsawn Box
by Mark Duginske

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