DIY: Glue-ups
Glue-up is a woodworking term that means to glue a piece of wood, such as a joint. Applying glue is a straightforward job, but there are techniques for doing the job correctly, which will result in less to cleanup when the job is complete. Glue-ups for wood require using a wood glue that dries to make a secure bond. Wood glue can be purchased at any hardware or home improvement store.
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Things You'll Need
- Masking tape
- Painters tape
- Wood glue
- Plastic straw
- Brush
- Toothbrush
- Clamps
Instructions
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Place strips of masking tape or painter's tape on the sides of the wood that you need to glue. The tape is used to catch excess glue forced out of the joint.
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Apply a bead of wood glue to each surface of the wood that you need to glue.
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Spread the glue evenly on the surface by using a brush. Add an addition bead of glue, if needed, for the proper coverage. If you do not have a brush you can also use an old toothbrush.
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Place a drop or two of wood glue in a crack that is difficult to reach. Blow into a plastic straw to force the glue into the crack.
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Secure the wood that you have glued with clamps until the glue has had time to dry. Wood glue can dry within four to six hours.
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Tips & Warnings
Scrap excess glue off of the wood with a plastic scraper.
Squeeze the glue from the bottle into a mustard bottle that has a twist cap as this prevents you from losing the cap to the glue bottle.
