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Laminating a curved rail with a vacuum press Online Membership Required

When strip-laminating a curved piece of wood, a vacuum press can be a useful alternative to standard clamps by Mark Newman

A Fast, Foolproof Method for Fitted DoorsOnline Membership Required

With plywood strips and hot-melt glue, you can make a template that guarantees a perfect fit

by Chris Green

Glue Wood Flooring to a Concrete SlabOnline Membership Required

A plywood core makes engineered flooring the most stable choice, provided the slab is flat and dryby Ken Fischer

Make Your Own Laminate CountertopsOnline Membership Required

With inexpensive tools and materials, you can build durable, distinctive work surfaces in just about any size or shapeby Steve Morris

Three Tough Glues for Outdoor UseOnline Membership Required

The right adhesive will keep joints tight and wood from rottingby John Michael Davis

Capping a Curved Stair WallOnline Membership Required

Wide horizontal laminations show off the grain of the maple capsby John Griffin

Q & A: Shrinking stringersOnline Membership Required

by Stephen Smulski

Q & A: Spanning 19 ft.Online Membership Required

by Christopher F. DeBlois

Glue-Laminated TimbersOnline Membership Required

Designing and building with engineered beamsby Stephen Smulski

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