Vacuum application FAQ All aspects of vacuum and how it is used by the woodworker. March 18, 2002
Test your gluing knowledge Answer these true-or-false questions to see what you know about adhesives and gluing. 1997
Vacuum-Pressing with a Curved Mold Vacuum-press inventor and expert Ted Hunter presents this step-by-step illustrated tutorial on making and using a curved mold with a vacuum press. July 16, 2006
Vacuum Bagging Outside the Form Advice with photos on how to lay up and clamp laminations using a vacuum bag laid over a form — but with the form not within the bag. April 4, 2011
Vacuum Press Advice Here are some tips for a woodworker who wants to get set up to vacuum-press small batches of veneered panels. May 15, 2014
Spreading Glue Suggested glue-spreading devices for edge gluing, from simple to advanced. December 6, 2006
Speeding Up Panel and Door Glue-Ups A cabinetmaker gets help puzzling through how best to deploy his clamping wall and his bar clamp table. April 7, 2008
Stacking Stave-Core Glue-Ups Stacking and gluing multiple layers at once reduces the effective clamping pressure per lamination. September 19, 2009
Shop-Made Veneer Bag Platens Woodworkers show and tell about their shop-built veneering press solutions. November 14, 2009
Speeding Up Gluing Time The right glue and clamping system can speed production, and a radio-frequency setup can be even faster. February 13, 2013
Table-Top Glue-Up Tips A discussion of whether to use biscuits or alternate board grain alignment when gluing up table tops. December 6, 2008
Using a CNC Vacuum for a Glue Press You can use a CNC vacuum for laminate and veneer glue-ups or for laminating plywood sheets together. February 15, 2009
Veneering to a Bending Ply Substrate Advice on adhesive choice, layup methods, and clamping techniques for a large curved veneer assembly. September 29, 2014
Using CNC Vacuum as a Glue Press You can use a CNC vacuum table and plastic sheeting for an improvised "vacuum bag" for laminating panel goods together. Who knew? January 9, 2008
Laying Up a Laminated Door Arch An extended discussion with pictures goes into depth about various ways to make a laminated wood arch for a doorway. September 5, 2006
How to Make an Elliptical Jamb Advice on various approaches to laying up and gluing an elliptical door jamb. December 9, 2013
Laminating Stock for Arched Casings Here's a wide-ranging discussion of gluing and clamping processes for laying up arched casings using multiple thin laminations. November 26, 2007
Glue Spreader Can Be a Career Ender A severe glue spreader accident is a sobering reminder of the risks of cabinet work. (Caution: Graphic and disturbing images.) June 4, 2012
End Joint Gluing End joint gluing of lumber is an important method for producing long length stock for fabrication into structural products such as trusses, rafters, beams, etc. -1999
Glue Pot and Pistol Technology Here's a close look at pressurized glue pot and pistol glue applicators, which offer convenience, versatility, and good control. November 15, 2011
Laminating a Curved Exterior Beam Here's a detailed discussion of adhesive selection and clamping methods for a large, curved, laminated beam for an outdoor structure. March 12, 2014
Radio-Frequency Glue-Up Failures with Hardwood A door manufacturer gets advice on troubleshooting adhesion failures in an RF glueing process (that occurs only with certain wood species). March 26, 2010
Production Gluing of High Density Plastic Laminates This article describes the gluing of high density plastic laminates (i.e. Formica, Debar, Nevamar, Micarta, Pionite and the like) to plywood, lumber core, and particleboard core panels - 1998
Finger Jointing Finger jointing lumber can reduce waste and utilize marginal material - and in depth article -1999
PUR Glue for Cabinet Assembly Thoughts about the characteristics of hot-melt PUR glue, gluing equipment, and the requirements of cabinet construction. May 23, 2007
Making Your Own Vacuum Bag Project too big for your vacuum bagger? Make your own bag with plastic sheeting. July 11, 2005
Edgebander Glue-Pot Cleanup A well-used edgebander can be a sticky mess. Here are tips for the occasional thorough cleanup. April 18, 2006
Glue Applicator Tips and Tricks Advice on the practicalities of using a simple glue applicator with hopper — and on higher-end alternatives. January 25, 2013
Making Tight Finger Joints Glue is holding finger joints open, reports a craftsman. Pros offer suggestions for clamping long boards tightly end to end. November 9, 2005
Heated Press Clamping Time Pros and experts puzzle over a delamination problem with panels veneered on a heated press. October 4, 2005
Gluing OSB to OSB Glue choices and clamping techniques for gluing oriented strand board sheets together, face to face. August 23, 2006
Is Vacuum Enough Pressure for Urea Formaldehyde Gluing? A woodworker asks if he can effectively set pre-catalyzed plastic resin glues such as wettable urea-formaldehyde powder using a vacuum bag for clamping. October 27, 2009
Restoring Duncan Phyfe Table-Leg Joints Advice on how to dissolve existing hide glue, inject new glue, and apply clamps when restoring distinctive antique table-leg joinery. July 27, 2008
FSV adhesive How this new glue is used. April 9, 2003
Gluing white oak panels Because of its density, white oak lumber must be machined carefully for panel glue-up, and assembled within an hour of preparation. 1998.
Making a Vacuum Bag Using a FoodSaver Here's a tip: a "field expedient" method for fabricating a vacuum bag using a shower curtain and a FoodSaver bag sealer.July 15, 2012
Poor Adhesion After Edging MDF Why has the edge come off this MDF? Maybe it's the glue, maybe it's the method... May 10, 2005
Repairing Loose Laminate A few techniques to try when faced with this difficult problem - June 18, 1998
How much pressure? A few gluing tips as well as a demonstration of the pressure that Clam Clamps exert on miters. January 28, 2007
Does it Pay to Own an Edgebander? A good edgebander can really boost your productivity, but how much machine you need depends on how much volume you're doing. October 9, 2006
Applying Paper-Backed Veneer A question about the best adhesive to use for paper-backed veneer over plywood leads to an extended discussion comparing professional methods to inexpensive and less-durable DIY options. March 18, 2006
Aching Glue Joints Diagnoses and cures for a variety of problems related to the gluing up of panels in solid lumber. 1998.
Clamping Equipment A brief description of the various types of high-volume clamping equipment available today. September 20, 2008
Clamping Veneer Core to Plywood Advice on clamping methods for gluing two panel faces together without a vacuum bag. July 20, 2011
Clamping Pressure for a Hydraulic Cold Press A woodworker seeks advice on getting good pressure in his shop-rigged press, and a consistent glue line while glueing up 6x6 turning blanks. May 26, 2008
Door Clamping Options Nice discussions on setups for clamping cabinet doors in a small shop. February 12, 2009
Big Bulk-Loaded Glue Applicator Ideas Sources for commercial high-volume glue applicators, and suggestions for shop-rigging your own setup. May 26, 2008
Biscuits for face frames A discussion of using biscuits for assembling cabinet face frames. Pros and cons of biscuits on face frames, and equipment used. November 21, 2000
Bag Presses Source of supply for bag presses - 1998
Glue Applicator Choices Cabinetmakers discuss efficient, non-messy ways to apply glue to solid wood staves when making up door panel blanks. July 10, 2009