Gluing

Always dry fit a joint before applying glue.
The tighter the joint, the lesser the amount of glue required, and the stronger the joint.
When possible, glue long-grain to long-grain for maximum strength.
Make sure surfaces to be glued are smooth, flat, and free of dust.
Use sharp blades - dull blades glaze the wood surface and inhibit glue penetration.
Glue oily woods (e.g., teak, rosewood) as soon as possible after surfacing the edges.
Apply enough glue to form small beads at the glue line when edge-gluing.
Do not over-tighten clamps. Use single-hand pressure.
Space clamps approximately 6 to 12 inches apart for edge-gluing.
Cut mortises a little deeper than the tenons to accomodate glue squeeze-out.
Scrape off excess glue after it has partially hardened but is still pliable.
Remove fresh glue in corners using a drinking straw with a notch cut on the end.