Category: carpentry

Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints

July 7, 2022
BrightcarpentryHOMELifestylewooden cabinetswoodworking
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Dear James: Screws seem to eventually come loose when I make cabinets, so I want to use glue this time. What type of glue and clamps are most effective for making cabinets? — Mark L. Dear Mark: For most cabinets, other than ones holding heavy items, glued joints provide plenty of strength and often look…

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The Floating Staircase

March 15, 2022
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightcarpentryChapelchinese architecturechurchesGothic architectureHistoric Architecture
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The spiral staircase of the Loretto Chapel is well known as a miracle because of its unique structure. It is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a Gothic Revival style building with a mix of French spire and stained glass. It looks elegant like the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, just smaller. The construction of…

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