Learning how to avoid common gluing mistakes will make your woodworking projects stronger and look better. This article will teach you about 5 gluing mistakes and how to steer clear of them. With these tips, you’ll be able to create …
With various types of wood glue available, it’s important to choose the right one for your specific needs. This guide will cover the top 5 wood glues and when to use them (product links to Amazon are affiliates). Understanding Different …
I’ve come to rely on PVA glue as an essential tool in my workshop. This glue isn’t just about sticking pieces together; it’s key to the success of my projects, big or small. In this article, I’ll share why PVA …
There is the notion that nothing ever lasts forever and that things change always, in time. Those thoughts crossed my mind as I was looking for a way to begin this piece. While J-B Weld is an excellent bonding agent, …
Joining things together is an integral part of woodworking. All kinds of joinery techniques, creating a tabletop by gluing planks together, and more, are a part of the work we do in our shops. When it comes to glues and …
We woodworkers are accustomed to using wood glues on raw wood. Sometimes our woodworking project is assembling planks for a tabletop; sometimes, it’s in joinery work. But, it’s mostly with raw wood that, once the glue has dried and any …
It’s likely we all began working with wood glue when we were kids. Crafts time in school and woodworking time in shop class were all glue times for us. When we created our own woodworking shop, we continued to use …
I’m not a crafty person…well, let me rephrase that: I am not a crafts person. I have friends who make crafts and sell them at craft fairs. It’s a sideline for them, and making the crafts is more important to …
In matters of science and cutting-edge experiments, especially dangerous cutting-edge stuff, ethicists tell us we should ask two questions: can we do this, and should we do this? Dangers can lurk in experiments, and we don’t want to test a …
Those of us who are proficient in the kitchen know that it’s important to put lids and covers on tightly to prevent food from going bad in some way. Sometimes that bad can be a film forming on the top; …
Every woodworking shop uses glue on almost every project, even if the workpieces are also being joined by screws. Pocket hole joinery creates strong bonds, but a little glue adds that extra measure of joint strength. Clamps are as ubiquitous …
If you have a home woodworking shop, you no doubt have glue in it as a part of your shop inventory. Many actually like to keep a variety of glues on hand and which one is chosen for use is …
When speaking with family and friends who are getting into woodworking, I’m often asked, “Does super glue work on wood?” QUICK ANSWER: Yes, super glue works effectively on wood, especially for small pieces. It bonds quickly and is versatile but …
Many, if not most, of your woodworking projects will encounter gluing, whether you are gluing panel pieces to create a tabletop, cabinet door, or joint. Depending on the glue used, the drying time might be minutes or hours, and each …
You’ve likely heard the expression “belt and suspenders” and understand its meaning. Better to be safe, so to speak, don’t want your pants falling down at an inopportune moment. That same discussion can be had about glue and screws. We …
Perhaps you remember that old advertisement with a construction worker hanging from a steel beam after applying some Gorilla Glue to his work helmet. It was a silly demonstration, but Gorilla Glue is pretty strong. Many of us have used …
Face gluing is a woodworking technique used to create thicker lumber from thinner boards. It’s a process that requires attention to detail, as the strength of the glued joint is crucial for the structural integrity of the final piece. Selecting …
Glues today are very strong, stronger, even than the wood they join. They are also effective adhesives with other materials too, but we’ll focus our attention on wood. Wood Glue Shear Strength Wood glue really does hold, and in most …