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=== Gluing ===
=== Gluing ===
Glue joints (when done correctly) will create a bond stronger than the wood itself. To create a strong glue joint follow this general procedure.
Glue joints (when done correctly) will create a bond stronger than the wood itself. To create a strong glue joint follow this general procedure. It is worth noting that gluing end grain yields a weak glue joint and should be avoided.
# Ensure that both surfaces that you wish to glue are flat or mate together well.
# Ensure that both surfaces that you wish to glue are flat or mate together well.
# Dry fit your glue joint with clamps. This will ensure that your joint fits properly and that all necessary clamps are close by and sized correctly when you go to apply glue.
# Dry fit your glue joint with clamps. This will ensure that your joint fits properly and that all necessary clamps are close by and sized correctly when you go to apply glue.
# Using the clamps you already gathered, clamp your glue joint together
# Using the clamps you already gathered, clamp your glue joint together
# You can never have too many clamps.
# You can never have too many clamps.
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# After 5-10 minutes, wipe up the excess glue squeeze out.
Building projects out of wood is a fun and time consuming process. It can be both additive and subtractive manufacturing. One of the most used machines in the shop is the table saw.
Building projects out of wood is a fun and time consuming process. It can be both additive and subtractive manufacturing. One of the most used machines in the shop is the table saw.