Construction Methods Of Children's Furniture
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As soon as this is done, screws should be fastened immediately to effect this pressure and, where ever necessary clamps should be used. An expensive system of clamping own a large area without going to the expense of buying dozens of clamps, is to make the simple wedge clamps shown in the photos. These are made of 2-inch thick hardwood and function very efficiently by means of small wooden wedges forced under them. If you want to use the wedge clamp, slip it over the freshly glued and joined pieces, then force a pair of small wooden wedges under the upper jaw, driving the wedges in from opposite sides until the desired pressure is brought to bear on the glued pieces. As a means to protect the surface of the wood from injury, slip a sheet of heavy cardboard between the clamp jaw and the good surface, and drive the wedges only on the underside of the panel. Never force the wedges too much or the clamp may break. When the glue begins to squeeze out of the joint, it means that the correct amount of pressure has been reached.
small wooden wedges forced under them. |