# How to Remove Glue in Joints
When a woodworker glues two pieces of wood together, a C-clamp presses the pieces together. When this happens, excess glue often squeezes out of the crack. If this glue remains on the surface area around the joint, the glue will seal the pores in the wood grain. Painting over the excess glue isn't a problem, but if you plan on staining the wood, the glue won't allow the stain to penetrate. This results in unsightly joints in the woodwork. The best time to remove glue from joints is when it's wet.
Things You'll Need
- Glue solvent
- Thin painter's cloth
- Flexible putty knife
- 120-grit sandpaper
- Extendable utility knife
- Hair dryer
Instructions
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Wet Glue
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Dip a rag in a solvent that will dissolve the glue.
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Wipe the rag on the surface to remove the glue on the surface area surrounding the joint. Wipe until you can't see any glue residue.
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Place the blade of a flexible putty knife inside the rag. Insert the rag-covered putty knife into the joint. Slide it up and down to wipe up the glue.
Dry Glue
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Sand the surface area around the joint with 120-grit sandpaper.
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Extend a utility knife blade into the joint and cut away the dried glue.
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Scrape the peeled pieces of glue out of the joint using the blade of a putty knife.
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