Appreciation post: Giving glue its full cure time really matters

I rushed a big built-in job once and the frames started to shift after a few months. Now I plan for at least a full day of clamp time, no shortcuts. The joints stay rock solid, even with seasonal wood movement. That extra patience upfront means no callbacks later.

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wendyj247mo ago

Honestly, I've had great results with speed clamps and good glue in just a few hours, what brands do you use?

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wendyj247mo ago

Same, I swear by Titebond and those cheap orange clamps.

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ray_mitchell587mo ago

Those orange clamps are lifesavers for quick jobs. @wendyj24, ever try warming the glue a bit before using it? Seems to help it set faster in cooler weather.

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