Wood Block Simplifies Glue-Ups – FineWoodworking
This simple wood block has been very helpful. For anything but the simplest glue-ups, I pour the glue into a plastic cup, which drops into a hole in the block. The block keeps the cup from tipping over and also holds the wet brush when I need to lay it down, with no mess on the benchtop. Small takeout cups work well, such as those used for sauces and such, or you could go for a reusable silicone cup, available on Amazon.
—Jim McDowell, Cerritos, Calif.
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