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3 Steps to Great Glue-Ups: Dovetail Joints

Learn how to glue up dovetail joinery in part five of our six-part series, 3 Steps to Great Glue-Ups

Author Headshot By Ed Pirnik Dec 03, 2012

Lisa Morgan and Ed Pirnik

Dovetail Joints: It’s pins vs. tails in this classic woodworking joint. Learn the proper way to glue up dovetail joints with a minimum of squeeze-out. Plus, tips on clamping.

Edited by: Gary Junken

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There’s no doubt about it, the glue-up phase of any woodworking project is often a stressful situation which, without proper preparation, can lead to disaster. Learn how to properly glue up some of the most common woodworking joints with our multi-part video series, 3 Steps to Great Glue-Ups. More about this Video Workshop

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