Gluing panels, joining glass and metal to wood, all about wood density. Q: We are making edged-glued panels. Our question is: “Can we glue using a sawn edge?” We have heard several opinions. Can you ...
Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can’t use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need. In this video from ...
In this video, I explore bent lamination techniques for woodworking, demonstrating the process of cutting thin wood laminations to bend around a form and glue them together, enhancing the aesthetic of ...
Nails, screws, and other fasteners all have their place in the woodshop, but nothing holds pieces together quite so seamlessly as glue. Not only is wood glue cheap and easy to work with, but when ...
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 ...
Below are brief descriptions of several lamination applications. Also listed are the most common adhesives used in the various lamination applications. Adhesives play an absolute minimal part in the ...
In this video, I demonstrate the process of bent lamination to create a bent wood dining table. The method involves cutting a series of thin wood laminations to bend around a form and gluing them ...