Removing dried glue from clamps

[Dean]

I am cleaning up some clamps after a messy cutting board glue up and came across this article that rates several different methods of cleaning up the dried glue.

7 Ways to Get Wood Glue Off Clamps (Tested & Ranked) | Saws on Skates®

What's the best way to remove wood glue from clamps? I tested seven methods and ranked them based on how well they worked. Read on for the results!

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Passing it along

 

[Charles Lent]

After you get them clean, if any are any of the Bessy type with the threaded edges on the bars, wax the bars. The glue won't stick and can be easily knocked off easily, until the wax needs replenishment. A fresh coat of wax restores this knocking off capability. The plastic housed ends have never held onto the glue, so they should not be waxed, as they might slide off the project if you do wax them.

Charley

 

[Dean]

After you get them clean, if any are any of the Bessy type with the threaded edges on the bars, wax the bars. The glue won't stick and can be easily knocked off easily, until the wax needs replenishment. A fresh coat of wax restores this knocking off capability. The plastic housed ends have never held onto the glue, so they should not be waxed, as they might slide off the project if you do wax them.

Charley

Makes sense with the wax. I tried the denatured alcohol and it worked well. I’ll wax them up after they are all clean. Thanks for that idea!

 

[HITCH-]

I have a handscrew clamp with dried glue on the threaded rod that has been waiting for some attention. Might see if denatured alcohol on a soaked paper towel can help loosen it up.
Thanks Dean

 

[junquecol]

Easiest way to wax clamps, IMHO. Grate some paraffin into oderless mineral spirits. Then place into spray bottle, and spray bars. Wipe off excess, and let dry. Complete coverage.