Wood Glue-Up Calculator

Calculate strips, clamps, glue amount, and open time for edge-gluing wood panels.

Wood Glue-Up Calculator

Strips, clamps, glue amount, and open time for panel glue-ups

Target Panel

Strip Dimensions

Glue & Clamping

Panel Layout

Strips Needed
7× 3.5" wide
Actual Width (before trim)
24.5"
Trim per Side
0.25"
Glue Joints
6joints
Stock Needed
6.1BF

Glue & Clamps

Glue Needed
1oz (approx)
Joint Area
216sq in
Clamps Needed
7clamps
Cauls Recommended
1cauls
Open Time
5-10 min

Formulas Used

Strips Needed

Strips = ⌈Target Width ÷ Strip Width⌉

Number of strips needed to reach or exceed the target panel width.

Glue Amount

Oz = (Joint Area × 2 surfaces) ÷ Coverage Rate

Total edge area of all joints, both surfaces, divided by the glue's coverage rate per ounce.

Panel Glue-Up Guide

Glue Coverage Rates

| Glue Type | Coverage (sq ft/oz) | Open Time | |-----------|-------------------|-----------| | PVA (Titebond) | ~6 | 5-10 min | | Polyurethane | ~4 | 15-20 min | | Epoxy | ~3 | 20-60 min | | Hide Glue | ~5 | 2-15 min |

Frequently Asked Questions

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