Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can’t use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need. In this video from ...

Increasing the surface area of the joint enhances its strength. You can do this by adding biscuits, dominoes or splines inside of the joint itself, or by cutting your material to enhance the glue ...

Q: My son thought it would be cool to practice golf inside the house and, consequently, he broke one of the louvers on our wood shutters. I am an office worker without a lot of tools, so do I need to ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Clamps are one of the most useful items you can have in a wood shop, but they are often among the most overlooked. A good set of clamps might ...

Speed up your woodworking projects, improve the quality of glue connections and make your project look better with these tips ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q. We make cabinet doors, using solid wood for the rails (horizontal pieces) and the stiles ...

ST. LOUIS - When customers stop by to peruse the lumber and slabs I have for sale, they inevitably end up near the back of my shop, where I do my woodworking. They like to see what I am up to and ...

Wood clamps are not one-size-fits-all, so make sure you choose the right type for the job. Compact spring clamps are suitable for smaller, light-duty tasks, while larger bar clamps are a better option ...