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Hi Mike,
Your answer is excellent. I thought more about this question, and kind of felt the same, but was hoping that there was some general consensus. I can see how there are too many variables.
I clamped my first pieces and left them clamped for 8+ hours, then removed the clamps and set the pieces aside, and clamped the next set. The next day, the first set is very solid.
I think as you suggested, when I finish this project(s) for my nieces, I will do a clamp test, 1 hr, 2,3,4,6. 8 I already feel comfortable with, although I don’t use the pieces until the next day.
Thanks for your response.
Gary