Woodworker's Journal

Solutions for Retrofits and Do-overs

Better Cap Options for Precise Gluing

ometimes the standard tips on woodworking glue caps dispense too much glue for precise situations, leaving a mess to clean up. I’ve found that caps from unlikely sources like mustard bottles or craft glues can offer a finer tip for better control when you need it. There actually are a lot of different caps that will fit 8- and 16-oz.

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