Gluing woodblocks?

1) Use less glue. Only a thin film is needed. If the blocks are moving as you clamp them, you've got way too much glue. 2) Glue up only 2 or 3 pieces together at a time. Let dry a little and then add a couple more and so on. 3) Build yourself a gluing jig. Basically just a piece of plywood underneath (coated with wax paper so it doesn't stick) with runners on 2 sides. You clamp your runners to the plywood underneath to the size of your blocks so that the blocks don't move as you clamp from the other direction. If your blocks are small enough, a bandclamp or rubberband might work instead.

- Andrew

Try letting them sit for 5 minutes before clamping. *Usually* works for me. Apply clamping pressure slowly and evenly.

Place a few particles of sand between the slabs after applying the glue. It will prevent sliding. Joe keeler

Not to mention honing your tools as you turn it.

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