How to Use a Clamp

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Projects that are glued together require a tight fit while the glue dries. Use clamps to achieve this. They aren't hard to use.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure before you start gluing your project that you have enough clamps that will fit.
Step 2

Use a level work surface.
Step 3

Glue your project, and then apply the appropriate clamp.
Step 4

Make sure the jaws don't touch the work. Protect wood with felt pads, scrap wood or folded wax paper.
Step 5

Tighten the clamps carefully - be sure to distribute pressure evenly on the work.
Step 6

Alternate directions of the clamps.
Step 7

Measure the diagonals to see whether the work remained square while you were clamping it. If it isn't, loosen the clamps and readjust.
Step 8

Wipe off any glue that leaks out of the seams. Stains and other finishes won't look right on dried glue.
Step 9

When the work is clamped, reinforce the joints with finishing nails.

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