Shop Tips
Prevent Glue Squeeze-Out on Applied Carvings
Mar 25, 2015
When gluing a carved decoration like an ornamental shell to a piece of furniture, excess glue can squeeze out around the edges. It’s messy, hard to remove, and can cause finishing problems later on. To prevent this, use a No. 9 gouge to carve a shallow groove around the perimeter of the back. This groove will act as a reservoir so that excess glue won’t make it beyond the edge.
Jim Richey
Jim Shapiro, San Francisco, CA
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