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Strong Glue Joints in Wood

Using glue to repair and build furniture.

By Art Rooze

From The Family Handyman

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Repairing Wood

Apply Tape to Control Glue Squeeze-Out

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Glue squeeze-out soaks into the fibers of raw wood, leaving blemishes when you later apply the finish. The usual solution for this is to clean it off with a wet rag or sponge. But too much water around the joint can weaken the bond. It’s better to stick down masking tape along both edges of the joint before gluing. The excess glue will then squeeze out onto the tape instead of the wood, and you can just peel the glue away when it’s dry.

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