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Tip on spreading glue using scraps of window screening material.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER May-Jun 1988 (v.4#2) pg. 12

Pinked edge of a plastic credit card makes a good glue spreader.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #18 Jan-Feb 1991 pg. 14

Use a pipe cleaner as disposable glue applicator.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #24 Jan-Feb 1992 pg. 10

Makeshift brushes or glue applicators from bamboo chopsticks.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #36 Jan-Feb 1994 pg. 22

Use a reground putty knife to spread glue in biscuit joint slots.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #37 Mar-Apr 1994 pg. 26

Use unwaxed dental floss to work glue into a crack or split.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #40 Oct 1994 pg. 24

Tip on using the Crayola "So-Big" paintbrush as the ultimate glue brush.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #40 Oct 1994 pg. 24

Plastic strips, cut from detergent or bleach bottles, make good glue spreaders.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #47 Oct 1995 pg. 28

Tip on using a windshield wiper blade or a hacksaw blade as a glue spreader.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #54 Oct 1996 pg. 28

Tip shows how to coat a dowel hole evenly with glue.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #67 Aug 1998 pg. 28

Tip on using pinking shears to make glue spreaders.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #78 Feb 2000 pg. 20

Tip: How to force glue down into a crack without breaking the damaged object in two.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1981 (v.59#2) pg. 50

Tip on how to keep contact cement brushes clean and pliable.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1993 (v.16#7) pg. 4

Tip suggests using Fleet's enema containers as glue dispensers.
CHIP CHATS Jan-Feb 1993 (v.40#1) pg. 44

Tips on using a pneumatic sealing tool (sealant gun) to apply "Proseal" during assembly of BD-5 (or other) aircraft components.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Fall 1993 pg. 10
Added Info E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Spring 1997 pg. 4

Evaluation of the use of the "Proseal" sealant application tool (pneumatic gun) and cartridges of sealant.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Spring 1996 pg. 3

Tips on using hot-melt glue guns.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #272 Oct 1986 (v.36#8) pg. 14

Tip on applying glue to a wood sliver.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #276 Feb 1987 (v.37#2) pg. 88

Tip: Use petroleum jelly to keep the cap on a squeeze tube of glue from sticking.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #289 May-Jun 1988 (v.38#5) pg. 134

Simple stand to hold a hot glue gun and catch glue drips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #295 Feb 1989 (v.39#2) pg. 100

Tip on using small paint pads as glue applicators.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #345 Feb 1994 (v.44#2) pg. 20

Always-ready glue roller consist of a 3" disposable paint roller stored in a modified plastic food container.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #351 Sep 1994 (v.44#8) pg. 45

Tip on making glue brushes by cutting up a wide brush used for smoothing wallpaper.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #353 Nov-Dec 1994 (v.44#10) pg. 16

Tip on using a toothbrush to apply glue for edge-gluing.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #363 Nov 1995 (v.45#10) pg. 22

Tip suggests a handy holder for gluing tools (toothpicks, Q-Tips, Popsicle sticks, etc.).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #375 Feb 1997 (v.47#2) pg. 19

Tip describes how to use a plastic drinking straw to get glue into hard-to-reach places.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #376 Mar 1997 (v.47#3) pg. 24

Tip describes how to use string as floss to get wood glue in a narrow crack.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #379 Jun 1997 (v.47#6) pg. 20

Tip on using a fishing accessory (the Worm Blower) to inject glue into splits and cracks.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #398 May 1999 (v.49#5) pg. 22

Tip: Convert an eyedropper into a (1) fine-line glue bottle and (2) holder for small screwdriver bits.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #3 Jun-Jul 1981 pg. 7

Tip: Use wire nuts as caps for partially used tubes of caulking, glues, etc.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #29 Oct-Nov 1985 pg. 16

Homemade syringe is used to force slow-setting epoxy into holes.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #41 Aug-Sep 1987 pg. 14

Modify a square, 5-gallon solvent can to keep contact cement ready for application with a roller.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #55 Aug-Sep 1989 pg. 28

Tip: Use a vacuum cleaner to suck glue down into a crack in a board that needs to be repaired.
FINE WOODWORKING #8 Fall 1977 pg. 22

Tip: Modify a squeeze bottle to apply glue to dowels without it dripping off and getting on your hands.
FINE WOODWORKING #23 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 11

Tip: Use sticks or pallet knife to spread glue on the edge of boards.
FINE WOODWORKING #27 Mar-Apr 1981 pg. 22

Tip: Make your own glue bottle from a plastic bottle by cutting off and inverting the neck.
FINE WOODWORKING #31 Nov-Dec 1981 pg. 22

Make a glue spreader to automatically apply a thin coat of glue to pieces of wood when laminating thin wood.
FINE WOODWORKING #31 Nov-Dec 1981 pg. 22

Tips on applying contact cement for plastic laminate.
FINE WOODWORKING #42 Sep-Oct 1983 pg. 18
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #44 Jan-Feb 1984 pg. 18

Tip: Use a printers' brayer (a soft-rubber roller) to spread glue.
FINE WOODWORKING #44 Jan-Feb 1984 pg. 8

Tip: Use serrated plastic knives to spread glue.
FINE WOODWORKING #54 Sep-Oct 1985 pg. 12

Tip: Use a feeler gauge to work glue into a crack.
FINE WOODWORKING #59 Jul-Aug 1986 pg. 8

Improved glue spreader made from piece of hacksaw blade and a dowel.
FINE WOODWORKING #65 Jul-Aug 1987 pg. 8

Combine a mason jar, lid and a disposable foam paintbrush to make a good glue pot.
FINE WOODWORKING #70 May-Jun 1988 pg. 10

Tip: Use weather stripping and popsicle sticks to make disposable glue applicators.
FINE WOODWORKING #73 Nov-Dec 1988 pg. 8

Tip: Use antiseptic squeeze bottles from a veterinarian to apply glue or oil.
FINE WOODWORKING #74 Jan-Feb 1989 pg. 8

Spreading contact cement is easier with a spreader made from carpet scraps and a plastic ketchup bottle to dispense the glue.
FINE WOODWORKING #79 Nov-Dec 1989 pg. 14

Throwaway glue roller made from coat hanger wire, scrap wood block, and short paint-roller segment.
FINE WOODWORKING #88 May-Jun 1991 pg. 20

Tip on using the threads of a carriage bolt as a glue spreader when edge gluing.
FINE WOODWORKING #121 Nov-Dec 1996 pg. 22

Tip on using a section of old tape measure to force glue into cracks.
FINE WOODWORKING #123 Mar-Apr 1997 pg. 30

Tip on using a modified toothbrush to apply glue in biscuit slots.
FINE WOODWORKING #125 Jul-Aug 1997 pg. 30

Tip on using 3" paint rollers to apply glue.
FINE WOODWORKING #126 Sep-Oct 1997 pg. 32

Tip on using a plastic fork to spread carpenter's glue.
HOMEOWNER Oct 1989 (v.14#8) pg. 64

Tip: Use a paint roller and plastic tray (made from a plastic jug) to apply glue to large areas.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1981 (v.6#2) pg. 12

Tip: Use a Hot-Melt Glue gun in preparing wax models for casting. How to cast your own wax sticks from bulk wax.
JEWELRY MAKING, GEMS & MINERALS #545 Mar 1983 pg. 30

Tip: How to improve the flow of "HOT STUFF" glue used in mounting rocks, etc. by modifying the spout of the bottle.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Apr 1981 (v.35#1) pg. 234

Tip on making your own bottles with built-in daubers for use when dyeing leather, applying cement, etc.
LEATHER CRAFTSMAN Mar-Apr 1990 (v.6#2) pg. 56

Tips for using glue guns.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1970 (v.134#3) pg. 188

Electric glue gun caddy. A holder for hot glue guns which catches the glue that oozes out. Has a built-in scraper and holds extra glue sticks.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1974 (v.142#2) pg. 152

Tip on making serrated adhesive spreaders from old hacksaw blades.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1976 (v.145#1) pg. 152

Tip: Cut old plastic credit cards with pinking shears to form notched glue spreaders.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1981 (v.155#3) pg. 102

Workshop minicourse. Using hot-melt glue. Some tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1985 (v.162#1) pg. 34

Simple guide fits around a glue bottle's spout and keeps glue from running off board when edge gluing.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1987 (v.164#2) pg. 142

Tip: Use a strip of felt, leather or cardboard as a disposable "brush" when applying paint, stain or glue.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1987 (v.164#9) pg. 51

Roll-on glue for more uniform gluing.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1964 (v.184#1) pg. 109

Good jobs you can do with electric glue guns.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1969 (v.195#4) pg. 184

Glue-gun "shoot-out". What is available in glue guns and tips on their use.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1984 (v.224#5) pg. 108

Glue guns. What is available in hot-melt glue guns and tips on their use.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Nov-Dec 1988 (v.3#9) pg. 76

Tip on keeping a glue syringe operating smoothly and without any hesitation.
SCALE WOODCRAFT #7 Winter 1987 pg. 12

Tip on using a toothbrush as a glue applicator.
SHOPNOTES #7 Jan 1993 (v.2) pg. 29

Simple glue brush is made with manila rope threaded through a hollow dowel.
SHOPNOTES #28 Jul 1996 (v.5) pg. 29

Tip on making a glue applicator bottle to get the glue into cracks and tight spots.
SPEAKER BUILDER 2/1991 [Apr 1991] (v.12#2) pg. 53

Tip shows how to spread wood glue into splits and other narrow spaces.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #816 Jun 1997 (v.93) pg. 29

Tip shows how to make glue brushes from an old paintbrush.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #50 Mar 1996 (v.9#2) pg. 5

Tip: Use carpet scraps, fastened to a wooden block, to apply contact cement. Discard carpet scrap after use.
WOOD MAGAZINE #11 Jun 1986 (v.3#3) pg. 16

Tip: Use a dental probe to force glue into narrow cracks.
WOOD MAGAZINE #17 Jun 1987 (v.4#3) pg. 16

Glue caddy. Circular caddy with a handle and holes for supporting bottles of glue, brushes, etc.
WOOD MAGAZINE #25 Oct 1988 (v.5#5) pg. 68

Tip: Use aluminum foil to keep contact cement from collecting in the rim or running down the sides of the can.
WOOD MAGAZINE #26 Dec 1988 (v.5#6) pg. 16

Tip: Electrical connectors (wire nuts) make excellent replacement caps for plastic glue bottles.
WOOD MAGAZINE #32 Dec 1989 (v.6#6) pg. 22

How to get glue into dowel holes without a mess.
WOOD MAGAZINE #42 Apr 1991 (v.8#3) pg. 16

Tip recommends rolling on glue for better coverage when laminating or edge-gluing stock.
WOOD MAGAZINE #48 Dec 1991 (v.8#9) pg. 16

How to slip glue into a tight spot using a folded piece of paper.
WOOD MAGAZINE #49 Jan 1992 (v.9#1) pg. 14

Shop vacuum helps suck glue into a tight spot.
WOOD MAGAZINE #52 Jun 1992 (v.9#4) pg. 15

Tip on using old toothbrushes as glue applicators for biscuit joints.
WOOD MAGAZINE #81 Sep 1995 (v.12#6) pg. 15

Spray adhesive drawer. A shallow drawer, fitted with a hardware cloth insert, is used to trap overspray from using spray adhesives.
WOOD MAGAZINE #111 Winter 1998 (v.15#9) pg. 20

Using a sponge applicator to apply adhesive to the small segments being glued up to form a turning blank.
WOOD MAGAZINE #142 Jun-Jul 2002 (v.19#4) pg. 28

Tip: Make several small glue brushes from a single inexpensive paint brush.
WOODSMITH #7 Jan 1980 pg. 3

Tip: Use a high quality artist's brush to spread glue.
WOODSMITH #32 Mar-Apr 1984 pg. 23

Tip: Use a feeler gauge to push glue into tight spots, under veneer, etc.
WOODSMITH #50 Apr 1987 pg. 3

Tip: Replacement stopper for a plastic glue bottle is made from vinyl tubing.
WOODSMITH #59 Oct 1988 pg. 3

Tip: How to glue a handle (dowel) into a hole without smearing glue on the end as it goes into the hole.
WOODSMITH #65 Oct 1989 pg. 3

Tip: Use a pencil-style typewriter eraser with bristles on one end to insert glue into grooves and other small places.
WOODSMITH #66 Dec 1989 pg. 3

Improved glue applicator uses PVC pipe in place of shortened paint rollers.
WOODSMITH #116 Apr 1998 (v.20) pg. 4

Tip: Use ice scrapers to spread glue.
WOODWORK #4 Winter 1989 pg. 24

Tip on using sponge brush handles as glue spreaders.
WOODWORK #17 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 10

Tip on making a glue roller from PVC pipe.
WOODWORK #21 May-Jun 1993 pg. 14

Tip on restoring a brush that has become stiff from dried white or yellow glue.
WOODWORK #37 Feb 1996 pg. 6

Tip on using flexible rubber spatulas to apply wood glue.
WOODWORK #44 Apr 1997 pg. 10

Tip on filling smaller bench-sized bottles from 1-gallon jugs of glue.
WOODWORKER Sep 1988 (v.92#9) pg. 780

Tip: Use plastic shampoo bottles with built-in hooks to store glues.
WOODWORKER Dec 1988 (v.92#12) pg. 1163

Tip on using a glue gun to join bowl-turning blanks to a scrap piece of wood.
WOODWORKER Aug 1989 (v.93#8) pg. 740

Tip on keeping glue in large containers fresh. Tips on filling smaller squeeze bottles and keeping their contents fresh and usable.
WOODWORKER Nov 1989 (v.93#11) pg. 1076

Tip: Make a glue dispenser for dowel holes.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1977 (v.1#3) pg. 16

Tip: Use an artist's pallet knife for spreading glue.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1984 (v.8#2) pg. 7

Tip: Use short paint rollers to apply glue.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1984 (v.8#2) pg. 58
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1984 (v.8#4) pg. 7

Tip: Soften "white glue" brushes by soaking in vinegar.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1984 (v.8#3) pg. 50

Tip: Use plastic forks for speading yellow glue.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1987 (v.11#5) pg. 60

Tip on using custom-shaped foam brushes to apply adhesive to several surfaces of a box joint or dovetail joint at one time.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1994 (v.18#2) pg. 10

How to make a simple holder for a hot-glue gun.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1977 (v.33#2) pg. 93

Tip: Make a roughing plane to improve the glue surface between smooth-surfaced hardwoods (such as birch and maple). Made from wood and a piece of hacksaw blade.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1980 (v.36#5) pg. 11

Tip: Use a rubber kitchen spatula to spread glue.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1982 (v.38#1) pg. 9

Make glue applicators from baling twine and masking tape.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1990 (v.46#6) pg. 69

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