Fingertip toothbrushes make great glue spreaders
Inexpensive silicone brushes work great for spreading glue, and can be thrown away.
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Packaging Tape and Web Clamps
The strong adhesive and tough plastic of packaging tape allow it to work as a hinge on long, mitered corners. After carefully cutting the miters, lay the boards outside-face up and side by side so their sharp edges touch. Apply …
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Edge-Knot Repair
Filling knots with colored epoxy usually works quite well, but sometimes the void is in a spot that’s difficult to fill, like the edge of a board. Here’s how to do it. First, apply some paste wax to a piece …
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The Glue Paddle – A New Way to Spread Glue
Until recently, my go-to glue-spreading tool for small joints was always a cheap nickel-plated steel brush with natural bristols. I still use these brushes, but ever since I discovered the flexible polyurethane paddles, AKA Glue Spreaders, they replace…
Read moreWhat’s the Best Glue for My Woodworking Project?
Prepare your wood, pick the right glue and prevent problems. Baseball bats, utensils, turned items and small carved objects are usually made from one piece of wood. But most woodworking projects are made under the premise of “some assembly required.” &…
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