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11 What is the correct way to handle the glue squeeze out problem?
Use the right amount of glue. The (obvious) danger is a glue
starved joint.
Wipe off the excess glue immediately with a damp sponge or paper
towel. This method gets mixed reviews. Some claim the water-glue
mixture will soak into the wood and show up when the piece is finished.
Others say that this is not a problem. The effectiveness of this
method probably depends on the type of wood and finish that are used.
Allow the glue to harden somewhat (1/2 - 2 hrs) and then
chisel/scrape it off. Some recommend removing the glue after it
begins to film over.
Either finish the pieces ahead of time or apply paste wax. This
should prevent the glue from sticking. The problem with this is
removing the paste wax prior to finishing.
Use a plastic drinking straw cut at 45 degrees to scoop the glue
out of the inside corner. As the straw fills up, it can be trimmed to
provide a fresh surface.
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