Q. I recall that you stated in your column that the adhesives we use for wood are stronger than the wood itself. True? If so, I need to know what factors are critical in making a strong joint. The ...

Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can’t use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need. In this video from ...

Nails, screws, and other fasteners all have their place in the woodshop, but nothing holds pieces together quite so seamlessly as glue. Not only is wood glue cheap and easy to work with, but when ...

Wood glue is designed to hold strong and create long-lasting wood joints, but it takes awhile to dry. Hot glue, on the other hand, hardens almost instantly. The combination of the two makes for a ...

Super Glue or cyanoacrylate glue or CA glue (whatever you choose to call it) is some amazing stuff. I have been using it more and more in the shop and seem to find new uses for it every day. When ...

These three basic woodworking joints — including dowel joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws — bring beginner wood projects together. If you’ve got a vision for building your own furniture, ...

When your woodworking joints aren't perfectly aligned, there's a way to fill the gaps that will make them unnoticeable. Wood joinery can be an enjoyable, yet maddening pursuit. The ideal wood joint ...

Q: Our wood dining-room chairs have some loose spindles and legs that cause them to wobble slightly. I’d like to fix them, but without taking them apart. Is this possible? A: Wood joints sometimes ...