Clamp-care tip
Glue squeeze-out sometimes dries and adheres to the face of handscrew clamps. Later, projects that have been clamped turn out with marred surfaces because of dried-on glue globs.
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Apply a coat of paste wax to the face of each jaw of your clamps to prevent glue buildup. It's also a good idea to maintain a light coat of wax on metal clamps--this will help you prevent rust from forming and discoloring project surfaces.
—Carl Scholl, Mancelona, Mich.