Glue Cleanup

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An idea I had many years ago. After joining a corner of a wood frame there is usually glue squeeze out to be cleaned up. Sometimes this is difficult due to the frames contours or compo ornamentation. I give a beginning wipe with a cloth rag and then I use a paintbrush to get in the nooks and crannies. I buy cheap 1/2" brushes by the box and cut the bristles to a length of about 3/4" which leaves them stiff enough to do the job. A few strokes or twists and the glue is gone. A brush will last for many frames. This beats twisting a paper towel into a point and poking away. Try it.

Small ideas such as this make framing much easier. Think about the way you work and pass some ideas along.
 
I use all three of those things, and like them all. Speaking of making life easier, I read a tip about a great shim for your v-nailer. Mitre and join a gluestick into a "corner sample" and use it to fill in a cove molding profile under the plunger. I made several in both sizes of gluestick and it's saved me lots of frustration.

Wish there were more tips posted.
 
Buy a good brite brush and it will last for years. The small blending stumps work great for getting the nail filler into those small places.
 
Ahhh Scarfinger too bad I'm married!
It would have been grand, to wrap a nice warm Band-Aid around us and watch the sun rise. :D
 
Dental Picks
 
There are a few mouldings which are partially coated with a "powder" which darkens or disappears when glue gets on it and/or it is rubbed.
I usually apply the glue carefully and sparingly near that end of the mitre but wonder if there is a better way. Any tips?
 
Alan, even cheaper- I know a dental nurse at one of the local clinics(one of the joys of living in a small town) and she got together a whole collection of worn dental picks and also tweezers and forceps which are sooo handy. You can then bend the end of the picks for different applications. Just thought I'd let you know. Also appreciate the way you spell Alan. Alan :D
 
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