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Use Pliers to Slot Dowels for Glue
Mar 30, 2016
Nicely fitting dowels need at least one slot down the side to release air and excess glue when you drive them in. To quickly make a few slots, grab a pair of groove-joint pliers and squeeze along the length of the dowel. A single pass will create two or three grooves on either side, just right for the job.
Jim Richey
James McCrea, Easton, MD
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