If the fit is tight because of the length of the tab, you can use a hobby knife to slightly carve a bit of wood from the top or bottom of the tab. In the case where the tab is too thick, use a piece of sand paper and lightly sand the tab on both sides to reduce its thickness and try the fit again. Most of the time it's a thickness issue as this is the part that can vary the most during manufacturing. A fit can be tight in two ways, either the tabs are too thick for the slot, or the tab is too long. If the connection is too tight and doesn't appear to go in even with some force, you may need to take out the sandpaper or hobby knife. A snug fit shouldn't need any glue or tape to hold it together and you can move on to the next connection. If at any point it doesn't seem to go all the way, be careful about pulling it apart because the wood can snap if you apply too much force. If the connection is snug, but appears to go in, tap it together with your mallet or press it together firmly. Wipe off any excess glue with a rag or paper towel. For other connections, add a small amount of glue where the two pieces meet and press it together. Tape works very well on the outside of 90-degree corners. If the two pieces fit together loosely, you can use a bit of glue or tape to help hold it together. The fit will fall into one of the three categories below. The instructions normally include diagrams that show you the exact direction that the pieces should fit. It's not necessary, but you can sand or carve any bump from the wood that was leftover from where it was attached to the sheet.īe sure you have the pieces oriented the correct way before attempting to connect them.
Don't just try to push it out of the sprue or you might take a chunk of wood with it. When removing a piece from the wooden sheet, rotate it back and forth several times until it breaks away. Also sometimes the instructions include little hints that are good to know ahead of time. Skim over the instructions one time before you start so you have an idea how it goes together. Sometimes the pieces look very similar and it will be helpful to know exactly where it came from on the sheet so you can be sure you used the correct piece. Lay the wooden sheets out on the table in the same way that they are shown in the instructions. Glue (wood glue or white glue is ideal) Super glue can work too, but it's not very forgiving of mistakes.
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