DIYTried-and-true tip
Wipe glue squeeze-out right away with a damp cloth
Wipe off glue squeeze-out with a damp cloth right away instead of scraping it off later.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Damp cloth
- Wood glue
- Clamps
How to do it
- Put a wet cloth within reach before you start gluing.
- Wipe away squeezed-out glue promptly.
Sources
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