Clamping And Gluing

Use an inner tube to clamp weird glue-ups

September 23, 2020

In issue #285, Clark Kellogg assembles the sides of his hexagon boxes with some innovative clamps from an unlikely source: a bike shop.
Workshop Tip: Pipe-clamp station adjusts for most glue-ups and stows easily

August 11, 2020

Sliding clamp supports solves problem of awkward pipe clamps
The woodworking clamps you need

July 30, 2020

It’s true that you can’t have too many, but you can have too many useless ones. So here’s Megan Fitzpatrick's take on what clamps you need, in the order that she uses them most.
The mighty pipe clamp

June 22, 2020

Considering its versatility, Mke Farrington thinks the pipe clamp is an underrated, yet cost-effective, tool.
Hammer veneering with hide glue

March 20, 2020

Patrick Edwards demonstrates how hide glue allows you to quickly add veneer to a piece without clamps or a vacuum bag.
Glue blocks and rub joints with hide glue

March 20, 2020

In both antiques and modern furniture, you'll often find glue blocks under a top or base and around furniture feet. Hide glue's uniquely quick tacking makes it simple to add them.
How to store hide glue

March 20, 2020

Patrick Edwards demonstrates how simple it is to store hide glue indefinitely and rehydrate it to use at a later date.
Choosing and mixing hot hide glue

March 20, 2020

Patrick Edwards discusses the different types of protein glues, why you should be using them, and how to mix hide glue
Workshop Tip: A simple wingnut improves any toggle clamp

March 5, 2020

Replacing the top nut with a wingnut makes adjustments easy
Video: Creating a spring joint with a handplane

February 7, 2020

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how he creates a spring joint, making it easier to glue up a flush panel or tabletop that requires only light handplaning or scraping.

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