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THE BEST WAY TO GLUE DOWELS
When doweling pieces together, sand a small flat on one side of each dowel before inserting them. This allows any excess glue to escape when you clamp the joint. If you don't let the glue escape, the pressure could force the joint open again.

GLUING MORTISES AND TENONS
Cut mortises 1/16 inch deeper than the length of the tenons. The gap ensures that the tenon shoulder fits tightly, and it provides a place for excess glue.

HIGH-TECH DOWEL DRYER
Are your dowels to tight? If that is the case, simply place the dowels in a microwave oven for three or four minutes. This will remove moisture and make the dowels easier to insert. This trick works great for joinery biscuits, too.

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