Edge gluing boards to make a wide panel can be a nightmare if the boards aren’t all perfectly flat, and they rarely are. The typical solution is lots of fussy manipulation with clamping pressure and ...

Gluing boards together is one of the simplest forms of joinery, and while it may seem almost too easy for explanation, once the glue is set, there's no turning back. Since the glue-up can make or ...

Wood glue is designed to hold strong and create long-lasting wood joints, but it takes awhile to dry. Hot glue, on the other hand, hardens almost instantly. The combination of the two makes for a ...

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It's important to match the glue to the project. Some glues are not formulated to withstand exposure to water once they've dried and cured. Other glue products are waterproof. You can usually find out ...

Charles G.G. Schmidt says that when used in conjunction with bar clamps, Larry’s Clamp is the fastest and easiest way to flatten boards when making glued up panels. The air-operated unit requires two ...

Rather than use paper-thin iron-on edge banding to cover the plywood edges on the front of the seat and tall cabinets, rip ...

Adam Dovile's new wooden toolbox DIY has a secret component that will make any handyman job more fun to complete.

Q. The door-latch side of my door frame is broken. Would you tell me how to replace it? A. If you can, you should try to patch the jamb (door frame). First, remove the trim piece from the door frame ...