The basics Dos and don’ts: Here are some pointers to keep in mind when you’re clamping: 1: Don’t rely on clamps to pull together a poorly fitting joint. Glue and pressure may hold things together for a while, but in the long run the joint will fail. Plane or sand the pieces until they fit [...]

Economical refills: If you use a lot of woodworking or other glue, buy it in large quantities, You’ll save money and avoid the hassle of running out of glue in the middle of job. To dispense the glue, use old sauce or mustard squeeze bottles with twist-seal nozzles or flip-top caps. Be sure to remove [...]

Putty and filler Airless container: Filler and Putty dry out quickly when exposed to the air. To slow the drying, use a putty knife to transfer the material to a small sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, then cut a small hole in one corner. To dispense the material, just squeeze the bag as if [...]