Woodworker's Journal

How Do I Make a Tack Cloth?

Tim Inman is a professional woodworker and finishing expert and the author of The Art of Classical Furniture Finishing.

Wood joints bonded with hide glue are easier to disassemble than those made with other common adhesives like PVA or epoxy.Q

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