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Nathan,

Try a straw to help with glue cleanup. Take a straw (McDonalds are strong) and cut a section of 3 or 4 inches off at a 45 degree angle. You can then run the point right along the glued joint to pick up excess glue.

Philip

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Great idea Phillip!!...Kids..we're going out for supper

Everyone grab a handful of straws and don't ask questions...

I would skip the straws and use a good ol' razor blade or a chisel...

but a big Mac would definitely help!

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[QUOTE=konacat] Nathan,

Try a straw to help with glue cleanup. Take a straw (McDonalds are strong) and cut a section of 3 or 4 inches off at a 45 degree angle. You can then run the point right along the glued joint to pick up excess glue.

Philip[/QUOTE]

Not a bad idea....sucking up the glue with a straw. Titebond probably tastes about as bad as a Big Mac anyway

I know the use of a straw sounds funny it does to me also. Just so we are clear, the sharp point of the straw is pushed along the joint and picks up the extra glue like a shovel. I learned this in the class I took. It works surprisingly well.

Philip

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