Catch telltale glue spots before they tattle
Too often, you don't see spots of glue film on your project until after you've started to apply the stain or finish.
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Expose glue smears by wiping all joints and adjacent areas with mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. The glue smears will remain light-colored but the surrounding wood will darken. Be careful not to soak the wood with solvent.
—Frederick Schramm, Magalia, Calif.