Tag: carpentry

Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints

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…


The Floating Staircase

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…