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To clamp or not to clamp
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 |
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To clamp or not to clamp
wrote in message oups.com... 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 I think your responses are going to very greatly depending on the joint in question. Miter joint with no clamps? Forget about it! Through dovetail joint with no clamps, sure probably ok. M&T joint, forget about it! unless it is a really tight M&T. Half lap-joint? Forget about it! Stoutman --- www.garagewoodworks.com |
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To clamp or not to clamp
wrote in message oups.com... 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. |
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I forgot to change the dam account name.
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