Glue-up timeline
Clamp Count Planner
A staging board for glue-ups: clamps, spacing, cauls, pressure and timing before the glue clock starts.
Clamps
5
Spacing
8"
Cauls
2-3 cauls across the panel
-10 min
Lay out 5 clamps and dry-fit.
0 min
Apply glue; keep parts moving, not swimming.
+5 min
Bring pressure up with versatile pressure.
+10 min
Check square, flatness and squeeze-out.
Check square before walking away. More pressure is not better if parts slide or joints starve.
🛒 Clamp and glue-up gear
Compare clamp types and setup supplies before assembly day.
Bar clampsVersatile clamps for many glue-ups.View on Amazon →Parallel clampsExcellent for panels and square cases.View on Amazon →Pipe clamp fixturesLong clamping capacity for less money.View on Amazon →Wood glueChoose glue with enough open time for your assembly.View on Amazon →
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