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Forum topic by GarageWoodworks posted 114 days ago 260 views 0 times favorited 5 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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GarageWoodworks

210 posts in 520 days


114 days ago

I assembled my latest project (a blanket chest) yesturday and I contemplated prefinishing it before glue-up. This should make glue clean up a lot easier. I can see two potential problems with this: 1) finish will weaken any tenon shoulder glue adhesion (finish surrounding a mortise). 2) the act of clamping can scratch the preapplied finish. Take the poll:

online poll: http://garagewoodworks.com/gw_blog/

your thoughts?

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

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kolwdwrkr

2249 posts in 487 days


114 days ago

Tape off all the joints needing glue then apply the finish. After the finish is dry remove the tape and tape off all inside corners where glue could squeeze out. To assemble with clamps use cork attached to cauls to protect the wood from damage. Finally snap some pics, download them, post them on LJs

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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GarageWoodworks

210 posts in 520 days


114 days ago

That’s not a bad idea. I’m going to try that next time. Thanks

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

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GarageWoodworks

210 posts in 520 days


113 days ago

Come on Lumberjocks! 104 views and only 14 votes on my blog. Geesh. ;^)

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

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parkerdude

40 posts in 348 days


113 days ago

Hi Brian,

I responded. I like to prefinish whenever i can. it’s much easier to sand and finish flat stock if the joinery isn’t to difficult. I just tape off the glue areas and finish away!

Good luck,

-- dust control

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a1Jim

16928 posts in 474 days


112 days ago

Prefinish as Kolwdwrkr said

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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