Wood Glue Techniques

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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Wood Glue Iron-on Veneer?

AW171, Glue, Tricks of the Trade, Veneer, Wood Glue Techniques, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

Ironing edge-banding that has hot-melt glue backing is familiar to most woodworkers. But what if you don’t have any on hand, or it’s not available in the species you’re using? I learned this trick from a friend of mine who …
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