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Forum on May 10, 2024

How Many Clamps for Gluing Up a 6’ Long Tabletop

How many clamps do I need if I’m gluing up a 6’-long tabletop? And do I need to put them on both sides of the panel?

Paul

Forum on May 9, 2024

Boards Slip With Glue

When I glue up panels, the boards slip and slide around as I clamp them together. What am I doing wrong?

Daniel

Forum on May 8, 2024

How to Know PU Glue Moisture Without a Meter?

The directions for polyurethane glue state that the wood needs to have a moisture content of 8 percent or more for the glue to work. How am I supposed to determine that without a moisture meter?

Sean

Forum on May 8, 2024

Remove a Sticker That Accidentally Went Through the Wash

In this short video, @shaybabe904 shares a quick tip on how to remove a sticker that accidentally went through the wash and got stuck on their daughter’s sweatshirt. They discovered the sticker after washing and drying the garment, which caused the sticker to adhere firmly to the fabric.

Ronald

Forum on May 7, 2024

How to Glue Rosewood and Other Oily Woods?

I’ve had trouble creating strong glue joints when working with rosewood and other oily woods. What’s the solution?

Francesco

Forum on May 7, 2024

How to Remove Wet Glue?

I always wipe off excess glue with a damp rag as I glue up my projects, yet when I apply stain I often wind up with light, blotchy spots in those areas. What am I doing wrong?

Andre

Forum on May 7, 2024

E6000 Glue Uses: Hanging Succulent Arrangement($1 Dollar Tree HACKS)

After watching this YouTube video, I was impressed by the variety of Dollar Tree floral hacks and DIYs that Katelyn shared. Throughout the video, she demonstrated several creative ways to utilize inexpensive floral stems, greenery, and succulents from Dollar Tree to create beautiful home decor pieces. One of my favorite...

Ronald

Forum on May 7, 2024

Goo Gone Erased Years of Crud

I just watched this fascinating video where a YouTuber (Elizabeth) finally tackled cleaning their extremely dirty oven. She started by showing us the appalling state of the oven, with years and years of burnt-on grime coating the interior. It was so bad that you couldn’t even tell the original color...

Ronald

Forum on May 6, 2024

Domino Joinery Glue Up Mastered: A Thorough Tutorial from a 17-Year Veteran

I found this video incredibly helpful for learning how to properly glue up boards using a Domino tenon joiner. The presenter went through the process step-by-step in great detail, explaining the reasoning behind each technique. A few key takeaways for me were the importance of choosing the right domino size...

Ronald

Forum on May 6, 2024

Should I Use Hide Glue?

I’ve heard some furniture makers and musical instrument makers use hide glue because it’s “reversible.” What does that mean?

Mayer