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A Better Glue Dispenser
Nov 16, 2006
I like to buy bulk glue to save money. In the past I transferred the glue to a small dispenser for use, the kind with a chisel tip. Over time, however, the tips on these applicators clog up and don’t seal very well. When I got tired of this, I came up with the idea of using a water bottle with a sports cap. These seal well, are just the right size, and produce a thin glueline. So next time you buy a case of water, get one with sports caps, and you’ll have enough ready-made glue dispensers to last several years
Drawings by Jim Richey.
Drawings by Jim Richey.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Glue Bottle
My favorite glue bottle is a ketchup dispenser. Inexpensive and you can cut the tip to customize glue distribution. If you always put the cap back on, it never clogs.
3M Blue Tape
One of the most versatile accessories to have in the shop: from layout to seaming veneer. It has enough stretch to pull joints together.
MicroJig Matchfit dovetail clamps
These unique clamps have angled tips that hold templates and fences in place without getting in the way.
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