Part of: Woodworking Techniques → Wood glue is what makes furniture last — a glued joint, when done correctly, is stronger than the wood fibers themselves. The range of wood glues and adhesives available to woodworkers spans from the yellow PVA glue that’s been the standard for generations to modern CA glues, polyurethane adhesives, and … Read more
Part of: Wood Glues and Adhesives → Every woodworker makes mistakes — a joint that’s slightly off, a crack that appears after drying, a misplaced hole, a split that runs down the middle of a board. The difference between an amateur and an experienced woodworker isn’t that the experienced woodworker never makes mistakes; it’s that … Read more
Part of: Wood Glues and Adhesives → Wood filler and wood putty are often confused, sold side by side on the same shelf, and frequently used incorrectly — with results that range from barely acceptable to project-ruining. The distinction matters because they’re designed for different situations: wood filler is used before finishing (on bare wood), … Read more
Part of: Wood Glues and Adhesives → Wood glue is one of the most important consumables in woodworking — when used correctly, a glued joint is stronger than the wood around it. The right adhesive, applied correctly to properly prepared surfaces, creates a bond that won’t fail before the wood does. The wrong adhesive (or … Read more