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1. 
   VomSorb | Oct 22, 2004 08:42pm | #1

   After it dries.  Don't douse the joint with glue either.  All that's needed is a thin layer on one edge.  Use only moderate clamping pressure.

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   Alan | Oct 23, 2004 02:53am | #2

   pipes,

   Neither.

   I've found the easiest way to remove squeeze out is to let the glue set until it's rubbery, and then just peel it off.  The only caution is to let it set long enough that the interior of any bead is rubbery too.  It avoids the potential finishing hazards of wiping it off, and the additional work of scraping.

   Alan 

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   BG | Oct 23, 2004 03:30am | #3

   pipes,

   I've had my greatest success removing the glue when rubbery...about 15-20 minutes after applying...and when dry, scraping or planing the seam.  In many cases (not all) the seam disappears..   Also, I use spring clamps at the end of the joining boards to insure an even glue up.. 
4. 
   HowardAcheson | Oct 23, 2004 06:41pm | #4

   For soft woods, I find it better to remove the excess well before it dries. Once it is dry, you frequently end up pulling out some wood fibers when you scrape it off.

   To avoid the problem in the first place, try this. When you are doing your dry-fit and preliminary clamp up, run some furniture paste wax down the glueline(s) on both sides of the panel. Overlap the glueline by a 1/2" or so. Now open up you dry-fit and do the glueup. Let the glue fully dry and then, using a scraper, scrape of the excess. It will pop right off because the wax has prevented it from soaking into the wood along the glueline.

   As part of your surface preparation, wipe the gluelines with some mineral spirits and wipe dry with paper towels. That and your sanding will remove all the wax residue.

   Howie.........
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   sawdustmaker | Oct 24, 2004 03:18pm | #6

   Howie

   Great idea, just one uninformed question. How does the wax affect the finishing process?

   Mike

5. 
   Fingrs | Oct 24, 2004 01:35am | #5

   When gluing up dovetailed drawers, I put a piece of masking tape along each edge that will experience "squeeze out".  When the glue is dried you pull off the tape and the glue line is gone.  You may need to score the glue line with a knife to ease the process.  Not a new trick at all. 

   No reason you couldn't do the same with gluing up panels.  Maybe I'll even do this myself next time!