Glue Up Panels Without Clamping Cauls
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Clamping cauls aren't my thing. This is how I glue up a good looking panel without them.
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I love - LOVE - the Dubuque bar clamps. They are my absolute favorites and I'm slowly (but surely!) building up my supply of 24" & 36" ones. There are cheaper versions of aluminum bar clamps out there, of course, but none that compare with Dubuque. I've never had an issue with their clamping force being sufficient (so I guess my joinery is decent enough!) and it'll be a cold day somewhere before I go back to pipe clamps....
Always love to see others "in the wild" use them.
Thanks for sharing. The more I've woodworked, the move I've gotten focused on trying to layout the material as best I can. I took a class on creativity through work recently. In that class, they pointed out that it is constraints that help make us creative. This is the wood you have. You have to do the best you can. It forces you to be creative, which is good.
On a different topic, I bought two of the books you recommended a while ago. Forget the specific titles; one was black and white line drawings on joinery and somewhat on the slender side; the other was black and white images of different furniture showing the guts of the joinery. These are fantastic books. Thanks for the suggestoins.
Glad you got something out of it!
I bought Illustrated Cabinetmaking as a result of the video as well, great book.
I use those same clamps; they're amazing. Light-weight and plenty strong for most tasks. Like you said, if the bars are bending, you have poor joints.
While I do have some bessey revos, I use the dubuques the most. For panels I like to use dowels with my dowelmax to keep things aligned.
That's what I used to do every time but now that I have a domino joiner, it's even faster.
I don't have a domino but I really like my Dowelmax and just recently discovered the Dubuque clamps and I love them! Thanks for the detailed and common sense video!
Panel glue ups without swearing is next level.
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Just WOW! I'm a beginner and you sir have skills that I want to attain.
I know it’s not the video’s focus, but… the Horse Stall mats are great. I use them in the traffic areas of my shop which then transition perfectly to bar matting in my standing areas. The horse mats can be had at Tractor Supply, Rural King, or local Farmer’s Co-Op for example here in Tennessee where I live and I suggest just keeping an eye out for when they go on sale. Buy just one and use it for a while to see if it’s for you. Then, if they are, repeat the process of catching them on sale/clearance. The bartender mats are usually purchased in batches (I went for a high quality mats from a restaurant supply company; fair priced IMO) and are great for the standing area like I said. In my shop, I am stuck with concrete floors and there’s not enough headspace to sacrifice in building a wood floor.
So thanks for letting me pile on the mat train 🚂 As for the rest of the video, I love that when I watch your videos, that I clearly come away with a “hey, I’m not the only one”, a “hey, that’s a great idea”, or a “how could I have been so stupid”😂 (Though I don’t have a domino and not sure I ever will; I do know a friend I can borrow from and if I ever do twice and find myself heading to do so a third, then I’ll know I should just buy one). Your direct, unapologetic, and clear communication is always something I appreciate. I admire your meticulousness in methods and skills more so than some style choices, but then too, that allows me to get great distilled information.
As always, I’m appreciative of you continuing to share and I hope you and yours are enjoying the season change. 👍
Thank you for making this video. So much information! I really appreciate your explanation of laying out the panel pieces, as well as the diatribe on glue types. So many times I find myself in the panic mode of glue-up. I think it’s time to experiment with the Hyde glue option. I was really surprised to see a Domino joiner in your shop, but I completely understand. I’ve been debating that tool for a while. I think it’s time to make the purchase. Back to Ramen lunches for a while! ;).
Those were the straightest, most uniform glue joints I think I’ve ever seen.
Especially liked the portion explaining your reasoning for orientation. Also, on marking out for dominoes, I don't consider myself any kind of retentive either. 😁- Chris
I like the simplicity of one centered bead per two boards so long as one knows the appropriate bead amount (thickness). Otherwise, I would fear edges with micro-spaces that cannot be filled effectively. The key on this glue bead amount issue is practicing firstly on test boards.
Solid video with great information. I use the Woodpecker T square 600 mm. It’s a great square, highly recommend it
It does look nice, but it's more than six times(!) the cost of the Starrett and not as flexible.
I have the dowelmax as well. I love it but I do wish I had a domino for speed but I can’t justify it yet in my work. Good video. I love hide glue as well. Wish I started using it a long time ago.
Might be an odd question; But why don't we just stick a few finishing nails(with snipped heads) to keep them from sliding?
Maybe I'm missing the point. (Edit; of course with some thought to placement just as one would do with dominos & dowls.)
Dominos and/or dowels are self aligning into corresponding holes on the opposing boards. I don't know how you'd accomplish that with brad nails without the same amount of work. Also, if I had pieces of metal in my panels I guarantee you I would hit one while cutting dadoes and other joinery sooner or later, because I'm special like that.
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Haha, Thank you for making videos about fine-woodworking. It's a joy to learn new & practical things. ^^
My curiosity is killing me so I have to try pinning/"blind pegging" panels at least once. I'll let you know if it was a nightmare of a cheap idea. haha
Excellent content in all of your videos. Regarding hide glue? Do you find it easier to remove excess from your clamps compared to PVA? I've been protecting the bars with masking tape a few inches either side of the glue joint. Dubuque Bar Clamps have been my go-to bar clamps for many years. Thank you and keep up the excellent videos. Cheers!
I don't notice much of a difference there, but I haven't used PVA much in quite some time either.
Great video. Full of good info. Thanks lots. Why use that many clamps when you have a Spring Joint. Can't you just use one clamp in the middle? Does the use of more clamps provide a better chance of the board not twisting? Just asking.
Just balancing out the pressure and being extra sure the joint glues up tight.
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drama-free glue up 👍
You don’t look old enough for Velcro shoes.
I might not be old enough for Velcro shoes but you can never be too young for them. 😉 Really though, they're more secure than slip-ons (which I also wear in the shop) but still fast to take off when I don't want to track sawdust and shavings into the house. That, and I DGAF what anyone thinks.
This Festool thing is yet another of your one trick ponies here?
Nah, I've used it a ton since I got it and it's paid itself off already.