After the holes have been drilled in the mating half, remove the
original pins. Put new brads in the original holes, cut these to a suit-
able length, and reverse them to put the points up. I find it helpful to
countersink each of the holes slightly, to help each pin “find” its
matching hole and ensure the assembly goes smoothly.
The joint can now be put together dry and pressed tight. If you
have been careful, the joint will fit almost perfectly. A slight overlap
can usually be corrected by a small amount of pressure or twisting.
—J. A. BINNS,Tucson, Ariz.
Uses for Tongue Depressors
T
ONGUE DEPRESSORS ARE HANDYfor spreading glue, stirring
paint, padding clamps, shimming, and so on. They’re available at
drugstores in boxes of 750 for less than a penny each.
—STANLEYBESSENT,Goldthwaite,Tex.
GLUING