Clamping And Gluing

Workshop Tip: Chisel and honing guide make a great glue scraper

January 15, 2020

Make a chisel plane using a sharp chisel or plane iron in a honing guide.
Tool Review: Bora Parallel-Jaw Clamps

November 25, 2019

Ellen Kaspern recently tested Bora’s new parallel-jaw clamps, and they proved to be a nice addition to her shop
Liquid Hide Glue – My Favorite Sticky Stuff for (Most) Woodworking

November 25, 2019

In her blog, Megan Fitzpatrick details why she uses liquid hide glue in about 90% of her interior woodworking, and it's not just because of the longer open time.
The Science Behind Epoxies

November 12, 2019

Mya Rae Nelson takes a look at the molecular structure of epoxies and why it bonds so well with wood.
Cauling All Glue-Ups

October 21, 2019

Cauls aren't just for keeping your workpieces free of marks left by clamping pressure. In his blog, Vic Tesolin argues they greatly reduce the number of clamps required to get the job done well.
Ep 11: Final Glue-Up

September 17, 2019

In the conclusion of the Modern Desk video workshop, things get a little stressful when the glue starts flowing, and the clamps come out
Clamping tricks for mitered frames

September 10, 2019

To help clamp miters, Craig Thibodeau uses small triangular offcuts from the mitering process as clamping cauls
Ep 10: Gluing Up the Side Assemblies

September 3, 2019

Tim Rousseau takes on the first glue-up of the modern desk build, covering surface preparation and the custom cauls that make things go smoothly
Workshop Tip: Level Epoxy With A Ski/Snowboard File

July 2, 2019

I use a lot of epoxy in my woodworking, for everything from gluing up panels to filling holes and cracks. Being a one-man shop, I appreciate the extended open time…
Workshop Tip: Improvised vise uses common clamps

March 14, 2019

When I’m away from my workshop with a minimal tool kit, I use this improvised vise to hold workpieces tightly for joinery and other tasks. The wide rear jaw can…

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