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CA Glues have become a mainstay in woodworking because of their fast curing times. In many cases a ca glue can act like a third-hand to woodworker assembling more difficult projects. For others, just the fast, strong abilities of the glue are enough to warrant keeping a steady supply in the workshop at all times. 

Along with CA glues, are the 5 Minute Epoxy glues that allow for a strong quick bond as well, but with a bit more "open time" for the glue so the woodworker can make small adjustments if needed ... 

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How many times have I gone to the lumber store for plywood, and they ask me "What size you looking for?" and often my response is "Not sure, I need to see some sizes first". All that means is I don't have clue whether I need 3/8", 1/4" or 5/16" or what the equivalent size is. I have come unprepared and hoping to make the right decision .. on the fly !!

Not anymore, thanks to the small, 4 person woodworking group I meet up with every week for an hour or so over coffee, I now have made a wood thickness set AND a leg thickness set that I can use to pre-judge the woods that I need.  

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I am amazed at how many different woodworking tips, tricks, and ideas can morph themselves into different areas and grow to be used in other uses with other tools and techniques. So many of these ideas are transferrable to different uses.

I don't frequent the dollar stores very often but when I do, I always take some time to see what's new or what has changed and there are invariably new things to see and to ponder to see what kinds of uses they could be in the woodwork shop ...