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Re:Ask HN: Best book to begin wood-working? by matt_s on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @07:52AM (#34411838)
> Properly glued, the glued joint is in many cases stronger than the original wood bond

Several youtubers have scienced the heck out of this by building joints with various connection methods and stress testing them. For joints using some connector, Scott Walsh has a good point of view from a beginner in a small shop perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOx8F91AaA Others have concluded the parents statement that glue alone is strong enough. I think Bourbon Moth went to a weight room and tested with stacks of weight lifting plates.

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Re:Ask HN: Best book to begin wood-working? by Cody_C on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @10:47AM (#34413895)
That sounds like a really cool set of tests, I'll have to check that link out. I have glued a few guitar headstocks after some nasty cracks. With only standard wood glue they would hold great. The strings apply a lot of pressure, and I never saw a single one fail.

Another nice note about standard wood glue is you can generally steam it apart in case something goes awry.

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