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Glue Tools
An inexpensive nylon-bristle brush and a few small "acid" brushes that are sold for applying soldering flux can make great ... |
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Glue Types
There are a many choices to make when choosing glue. Here are some of the most common: 1) White glue is the most popular ... |
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Glueing Glass
Whenever you are glueing glass you must consider the visibility of the adhesive. If the glass is translucent, you will want a ... |
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Glueing Metal
Whenever you are gluing metal it's a good idea to clean it first with steel wool or sandpaper. (Rust never sleeps.) |
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Glueing Styrofoam
Styrofoam is a plastic that has been whipped up like a milkshake and then cured that way. That's what makes it light. Like ... |
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Hot Glue Fix
One problem in using older-style pegboard hooks is that they tend to pull out when the tools are removed. One way you can ... |
 
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How to Install Beadboard Wainscoting
You can add character, detail and historic charm to your home with the addition of beadboard wainscoting and a chair rail. |
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Installing the Pre-Cut Paneling System
Bob meets Jason Hill from New England Classic as their ready-measured and pre-cut paneling system is installed in the ... |
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Interior Panelling
Bob and Ryley put up the pine interior paneling in the living room. Ryley shows a few techniquest to ensure the boards are ... |
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Ironing Veneer
If you are gluing veneer to a wood surface, you can use an old clothes iron to help. First use a sponge to wet the face of the ... |
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Joint Sizing
Glue will soak more into the end grain of wood and can potentially result in starved glue joints. To help prevent this, you ... |
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Kitchen Cabinet Construction
Bob observes the process of joining the legths of wood that will be installed in the kitchen. Straps are ripped and cut for ... |
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Less Expensive Glue
You can cut the cost of wood glue for workshop projects significantly by buying your glue in 1-qt. or larger containers. To ... |
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Leveling the Floor and Installing the Subfloor
Bob meets lead carpenter Connor McKenna from Thorough Construction, who is working with the original floor joists in ... |
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Loose Screws
One way to fix a loose screw in wood is to remove it and then insert toothpicks or burned wooden matches with a coating of ... |
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Making Cedar Lattice for a Trellis
Bob is working with Ryley to make cedar trellis panels. The cedar is rough on one side and dressed on the other. They are ... |
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Oak and Herringbone Floor Repair
At the restoration project for the governor's mansion in Richmond, Bob meets with contractor Fred Ecker and they go over the ... |
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Reconstructing the Stair Rail and Balusters
Bob and Ryley begin to reassemble the stair rail and balusters. Ryley demonstrates the various fastening and plugging techniques. |
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Removing Glue
Warm vinegar will generally soften the most stubborn old glue on old furniture. Dipping the parts to be reglued in warm water, ... |
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Repairing Furniture
Keep these things in mind when you need to repair old furniture. First, make sure you've removed all the old glue from the ... |
