How-To
When Mistakes Happen
How to fix dings, cracks, splits and more without starting over
Don’t be fooled; pros make mistakes. They just know how to salvage their work. In this article, Jeff Miller shares tips and details on how to fix structural cracks, cover deep scratches, steam out dents, fill in defects, replace knots, replace broken edges, and align out-of square parts. And he shares glue-up advice, as well.
From Fine Woodworking #147
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Dubuque Clamp Works Bar Clamps - 4 pack
These clamps are as premium as their price is, but they're worth every penny. A few staffers have a small collection and they're almost always the first clamp they reach for.
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