Thanks for all the tips. I’m also building a wee lassie right now and picked up a syringe from Raka to apply the glue with. So far it’s worked great. Filling is a little tricky, but I’m using so little glue that the fillings are few and far between. The staining is always a worry too so I’ll quit doing the immediate wipe/smear/smudge.

: Another Thought, Roger

: If you want to eliminate the glue drips, an easy solution is to use less
: glue. I know, that sounds like a smart-a.. answer, but, most people use
: way to much glue. If you are using the B&C on your strips, then you can
: just put a very thin line of glue in the cove. Not easy with most of the
: glue bottles on the market as they have large holes or slots. Hey, use
: more glue, buy more glue. Interesting business concept. But, if you use
: mustard, you have the perfect solution. I have been using the small
: mustard ( plastic squeese ) bottles for years. You can twist the opening
: wide or just let a tricle out if need be. Oh, make sure you really clean
: the bottle out good. I just buy the gallon jug of TiteBond II and fill the
: little mustard bottles as needed. You can also buy the new bottles in the
: local 5 and dime as a picnic item. Don't use the pop ups, but the twist
: type( adjustable ).

: Either the B&C or rolling bevel type joints will work with the thin line of
: glue and you will get much less run off. However, if you do get drips, DO
: NOT WIPE THEM OFF. That smears the glue into the wood grain, and will
: cause a discoloration when finishing. Some use a damp cloth and wipe it
: up, but, that may just delute the glue and make it easier to enter the
: woodgrain. I let the little glue beads run a little, and after about an
: hour or two, they are set( firm but not hard) and I just peel them off. If
: they just run down the surface, they don't soak into the wood and don't
: have a very good grip on the grain. You can also scrape them off at this
: time, and they should come off quite readily. No smears, no woodgrain
: peeling up and generally it will all come off at once. If you are going to
: sand it off, then it must be hard or you'll get a big smear and ruin a
: good belt or sanding pad. Hope this helps with the next boat.

: Rehd