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 ...

Increasing the surface area of the joint enhances its strength. You can do this by adding biscuits, dominoes or splines ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Edge and face gluing solid lumber puts even the strongest adhesive to the test – and makes it all the more imperative for furniture manufacturers and cabinetmakers to properly prepare the joints to be ...

Laying up boards of varying or even slightly varying thicknesses can be challenging. Just getting boards to align side to side for gluing is like putting together a puzzle. As depths vary, the ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Making a frame is an easy DIY project. The trick to it (besides making accurate ...