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   eddiefromAustralia | Mar 08, 2003 03:26am | #1

   Hi CL,

   Depends upon your access.

   For things like this I get a paring chisel (longer the better) extremely sharp, lay the chisel flat on the carcase with the back of the chisel against the surface and the edge pointing squarely at the internal corner and located just clear of the glue run, then pare a sliver off the carcase, lifting the glue off this way. 

   Obviously, the longer the chisel, the less noticeable the sliver is.

   Hope this makes sense and helps,

   eddie

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   bedatiger | Mar 08, 2003 04:26am | #2

   I just bought a product called De-Glue Goo which removes white, yellow and hide glue. You squeeze a thick layer over the old glue. Leave it for 10-30 minutes. Scrape/wash it off then let wood dry. The best thing about it is that because all of the glue is removed, it won't show up under finishes. I got mine at Rockler,8oz bottle for $9.95.

   Randall

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   Curtis | Mar 09, 2003 03:45am | #3

   Try useing vinegar

   it breaks down the glue making it easer to remove. 

    I use it manly to break apart old  glue joints that need to be repaired. it dosent work on all glues but it works great on yellow and white glues.

   plus you will save $ beacuse chances are its already in the kitchen.   ;)

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   TomFerreira | Mar 09, 2003 04:14am | #4

   Randall,

   Good find! I've used Eddie's method and it always shows after finishing. I can never seem to sand it enough after paring with a chisel to get it consistant or it could be that it has the effect of exposing end grain. I'll try the Goo next time.

   TDF

   Edited 3/8/2003 8:15:13 PM ET by Tom Ferreira

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   mikeys | Mar 09, 2003 08:58am | #5

   Whatever method you use wet the area before finishing and you should be able to tell if you were successful. the water won't darken wood if glue remains. Good luck.