Glue Applicator for Mortises
I recently completed a project with a large number of mortise-and-tenon joints, all of which had to be glued more or less simultaneously. I made a simple glue applicator from a slim piece of hardwood and a 12-in. pipe stem cleaner (available at craft stores). Drill a small hole at the lower end of the stick, push a bit of the cleaner through it, and clinch. Wind the cleaner around the stick. Now drill another hole, push the tail end of the cleaner through it, and clinch. Just dip the applicator in the glue and spread it around. It works a lot faster than a brush, and the size can be customized to fit your mortises.
Charlie Morrison, Powell River, None
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