October 2010 #185

Where Does the Glue Go?

Glue, October 2010 #185, Techniques, Wood Glue Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Thirst, not starvation, leads to weak glue joints. On my first day on the job as an apprentice cabinetmaker, my task was to glue together radiator panels for an office building. Two sticks of solid wood with tongues on one …
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Optimize a Spray Gun

Finishing, Finishing Techniques, October 2010 #185, Spray Finishing, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

A simple test reveals ideal pressure for atomization. Spray guns can run off a compressor or a turbine. With turbines the air pressure is established by the number of “stages,” usually two, three or four. Each stage corresponds to …
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