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Grooved Clamping Blocks for Panel Glue-ups
July 17, 2008

A common procedure while edge-gluing several boards into a panel is to use clamps at the joints to align the boards. But this often allows glue to get trapped under…
Quick Tip: Improve Your Grip on Clamps
July 17, 2008

Tightening and loosening bar clamps has been getting more difficult with arthritis creeping into my hands, so I’ve started to use one of those rubber pads made to grip and…
Glue Up Curved Slabs in One Shot
May 1, 2008

Make coopered curves with an innovative clamping jig
Quick Tip: Refrigerator Puts the Brakes on Runny Glue
December 4, 2007

When you don’t want wood glue to run, put the bottle in a refrigerator for a couple of hours before using it. Cold glue moves slowly, so it runs less.…
Spray-Gun Holder from Plumbing Parts
July 27, 2007

When setting up a new high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) finishing system, I realized that the spray gun would be difficult to set down because the hose is large and causes the…
Improving the Grip on Clamp Handles
July 27, 2007

Here's a quick and easy improvement that really increases the gripping pressure on clamps with wooden handles. Just cut seven or eight grooves the length of the handle with a…
Cut a Lengthwise Groove in a Dowel
July 1, 2007

Q: For a frame to hold glass shelves, I need to cut grooves 1/4 in. wide by 1/2 in. deep along lengths of 1-in. dowel. What’s the best way to…
Keep Rare-Earth Magnets in Place
May 30, 2007

Rare-earth magnets are great for holding frequently used accessories near my power tools. For instance, I attach an Allen wrench to the frame of my bandsaw with one of these…
Clamping with Ceramic-Shop Rubber Bands
January 30, 2007

In my high-school woodworking shop, we've discovered some great uses for the large rubber bands sold by ceramic-supply stores and typically used to hold ceramic molds together. They work great…
Wall-Mounted Clamp Rack Makes Panel Glue-Ups Quick and Easy
December 7, 2006

With this clamp rack always set up and ready to go, I can edge-glue 3/4-in.-thick boards in no time. And because the rack mounts almost flat to a wall, it…

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