wrote in message
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I was wondering about this today while clamping up some MDF boxes...

Does anyone have any experience that clamping a joint while the glue
dries results in a stronger joint than not clamping. (Assuming the
parts fit fairly well and don't need clamping to bring them into
alignment.) I think I've always assumed that a clamped joint would
have more wood fibers in contact and produce a stronger joint.

Mike


Clamps are only used to hold the joint together and keep the pieces aligned
while the glue dries.
Masking tape is often used as a clamp. Stronger clamps aid in making ill
fir pieces, fit together.