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Step 5Set Joint

Set Joint
Align the mating board so the exposed dowels meet their corresponding holes and use clamps to pull the joint tight. Tighten the clamps slowly to allow any excess glue to escape and leave the joint clamped until the glue sets.
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Nov 12, 2008. 1:14 PMkoekkoek says:
So what kind of clamps would you use?

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