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I use an unrestored 3/8" socket chisel. Does anyone use a curved chisel?

I just use a junker 1/4" chisel but I would love to see the other options people are using. My biggest problem is that I am bad about remembering to clean it off when I'm done and end up having to spend time getting dried glue off of it.

I clamp with cauls and cam clamps, so I clean the squeeze-out from under the cauls and clamps.This precludes curved chisels. The antique socket chisel is fairly long and thin. I can reach most places while the plates are clamped in a concave workboard. I was looking at some extremely long antique paring chisels that might be even better for this task. For other glue stuff, I use a variety of card scrapers.

I use a plastic straw with the end cut off at an angle. The point gets right into the corners and the glue then goes up the straw! cut the end off and its good to go a few more times. Then a quick wipe with a damp cloth. I am using Titebond original, dont think this would work with hide glue.

That's a great idea, Bob.

That straw idea is genius!

Just updating....been using Bob's straw trick, and it's a game changer for me.