What clamps are used to glue edge to edge?

A pipe clamp is often used in cabinet or furniture construction for edge gluing wood together. It can be made to any size by simply changing the length of pipe between the fittings. The pressure exerted by a pipe clamp can mar wood, so it’s a good idea to protect the wood being clamped with blocks, cardboard, or felt.

What is edge gluing?

It involves milling board edges so they’re straight, square and able to come together more or less gap-free. Exceptionally well milled lumber is sometimes straight enough for immediate edge gluing as it comes from the store, but this is rare.

Which is the best clamp for gluing wood?

Parallel-Jaw Bar – The key to this type of clamp is it has jaws which are designed to stay parallel when the clamps are tightened. This can solve lots of problems when you are gluing wood boards, especially warped boards. The specific reason they were developed to address and maintain right angles.

What’s the best way to glue edge gluing?

Mate the boards and slide their edges together to spread the glue evenly. Press the two boards together and slide them back and forth against each other. This is the best way to spread the glue evenly on the edges of both boards. Tip: Cover the top of the clamps with masking tape to avoid staining the boards and to make cleanup easier.

What happens when you use clamps on wood?

2 An overtightened clamp damages delicate wood, and causes excessive glue squeeze-out and a weakened joint. This often results from counting on your clamps to fix joints that aren’t straight and square to begin with.

What do you need to know about JLT panel clamps?

JLT offers solutions for applying glue to panel stock and also applying glue onto Stile & Rail Door parts. Accessories to the JLT Panel Clamps are an important consideration when purchasing a JLT Machines. Each accessory is designed to make one or two facets of the overall process much easier on the operator.