5 Expert Tips for Gluing

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Wax everything you don't want to glue
1:11 Glue surfaces should be fresh
2:21 Spread glue evenly with a threaded rod
3:28 Sandpaper grit keeps glued parts from slipping
4:13 Double-glue end grain joints

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[RobertKeeney]

I tried the end grain gluing tip. I worked like a charm. I can't break the joint. I was amazed at the results.

[johntrim]

I almost passed this by, but when I saw a border collie and a wood-handled hammer, I was hooked. My old dog is gone, but I'm still swinging a 13 ounce Plumb. Your tips are great - using grit to keep glued pieces from slipping when they're clamped is my favorite - but your ability to explain and teach them is even better. Thank you.

[rickhayhoe]

The end-grain to end-grain demonstration left me amazed. Never would have believed it!

[aurtisanminer]

That was a strong end grain glue job! Another type of grit you can use to keep wood from sliding around on the glue is salt. That wont dull a saw blade as much as sand paper grit and works really well.

[Sly_Wolf_]

I was also taught to avoid glueing end grain to end grain and then discovered this trick myself, however i recently watched a YouTube video where wood was clued together in different ways including end to end. Mechanical pressure was then applied to the joints to bend break them and readings taken at breaking point, amazingly the end to end out performed them all, if I recall correctly the joint didn't actually fail it was the wood that failed just beyond the joint.

[TheLaughingDove]

I love these videos so much... I find it so hard to remember advice unless I understand the underlying reasoning of it and you make it so simple and apparent!

[jessejohnson]

This is the 'first' of your videos I've viewed. It WON'T be the last! As a 'very old guy' new to doing more woodworking since I was a vehicle mechanic for 50+ years, these tricks of gluing, etc, are highly needed skills to learn. THANKS! 😍

[jimseviltwin]

When gluing up mitre joints e.g. boxes, picture frames, I use this pre-glue trick beforehand to prep the faces to be joined; I’ve noticed that the joints are particularly stronger as a result.

[Bob_Adkins]

Good tips! Another tip: Don't overtighten clamps. Sometimes you have to in order to close up gaps, but as soon as the gap is closed, that's enough. Hard, dense, smooth hardwood just needs a small tweak of the clamp screw.

[REG]

Man, I truly enjoy your videos. You have taught me more tips/tricks in just a couple hours of videos than I've acquired over 20 years of trial and error.

[nathanielbacon]

Nick: Great tips - BUT - more important - Don't stop, your an inspiration to all of us. Thank You!

[CrimpingPebbles]

It’s refreshing to see actual skills on YouTube!! Great tips I’ve learned a couple new ones I’ll surely use!

[bobwebberkc]

Nick, you teach this old dog new tricks! the case hardening info was a new thing for me, so as a 30 + yr hobby woodworker thank you for reminding me I still have a lot to learn!

[sauros]

This channel deserves more subscribers! So many woodworking channels out there but I always find these tips unique and helpful.

[kenb]

What a great tip on end grain to end grain! An amazing demonstration of the strength of the joint as well. Thank you!

[pemtax]

Hey Nick ... I realized when watching this video that I've yet to watch one of your videos that I haven't learned something new AND useful. That, my friend, is why you've managed to build quite a large, loyal following. It's well deserved. Cheers, Dave

[drgmackenzie]

The end grain trick has blown my mind. Thanks for sharing!

[timwood]

Absolutely admire how you get right to it.

[yasinfrei]

Tip5 has confirmed what I always assumed and I was asking around all the YouTube Woodworker experts.

[matthewtE]

Every small little tip helps tremendously on projects! Gotta learn the very basics first!