Fine Woodworking

Clamping And Gluing

Let’s talk about the end-grain glue joint video

September 16, 2021

Although the methods seem valid, the practical uses of this joint are probably few and far between.
Workshop tip: Dental floss works glue deep into cracks

July 1, 2021

Once the glue has been distributed, just clamp it closed.
A look at Piher and their double-acting clamps

May 17, 2021

Piher's system can increase clamping pressure while allowing more control.
Mike Farrington’s most-used glues

March 31, 2021

Breaking down the different types of glues that come in handy in Mike Farrington's shop.
The perfect amount of glue

March 1, 2021

Too much? Not enough? Just right? The best way to find the sweet spot is to watch and learn.
Workshop tip: Heat-shrink tubing makes clamp handles easy to grip

January 28, 2021

It's inexpensive and makes handles larger and grippier.
Workshop Tip: Shopmade clamp squares up any carcase

October 15, 2020

Simple, low-profile clamp bar works for large boxes
Use an inner tube to clamp weird glue-ups

September 23, 2020

In issue #285, Clark Kellogg assembles the sides of his hexagon boxes with some innovative clamps from an unlikely source: a bike shop.
Workshop Tip: Pipe-clamp station adjusts for most glue-ups and stows easily

August 11, 2020

Sliding clamp supports solves problem of awkward pipe clamps
The woodworking clamps you need

July 30, 2020

It’s true that you can’t have too many, but you can have too many useless ones. So here’s Megan Fitzpatrick's take on what clamps you need, in the order that she uses them most.

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