I have been taught by a wise person to inspect what you expect. If you expect the joint to come out square and don't inspect the square you laid out the joint with then don't expect the joint to come out square. I know the commonly used method is to get a pipe clamp and force the joint into submission and it will be fine. But wouldn't it just be easier to add some precision to your work and make sure it was laid out and cut square to begin with? All that fussing with the clamps in a rush before the glue sets is a pain.
Ed
Last edited by Ed Looney; 02-12-2013 at 11:31 AM.
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