Glue for laminating a bentside

[Ron Nossaman]

At 05:28 PM 9/27/99 -1300, you wrote:
>Dear List:
>	I'm preparing to laminate a bentside for a harpsichord.  I'm uncertain
>as to what kind of glue to use.  It will need a rather long open time to be
>spread on the surfaces.  When dry it shouldn't creep under tension. I use hot
>glue for action work, but have never used it for projects where it needed to be
>modified to stay open long. I've seen yellow glue fail under constant tension.
>	Just to add to the fun, the job is scheduled for next week, but could
>be delayed if I can't get the glue in time.
>	Perhaps some people on the list have some comparable glue experiences
>and can help with ideas.
>	Thank you.
>		Ed Sutton
>		musutton@alpha.nlu.edu
>


If you're worried about yellow glue creep, and hide glue working time, how
about plastic resin, or urea-formaldehyde? Both have a long enough pot life
for the job, both are stronger than a by-gosh and, if I recall, both are
toxic, but the plastic resin is friendlier to work with.

 Ron N