Hide Glue

[David Love]

My experience is that you can do it either way, but you have to be sure that
the glue completely liquefies if you are heating from the start.  It tends
to remain slightly granular for longer which reduces its strength.

David Love

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Ross" <piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: October 27, 2001 11:06 AM
Subject: Hide Glue


> Hi List,
> When preparation of hide glue, is discussed, it is
> always said to soak the glue for a few hours, before
> heating.
> My question is why?
> If it is melted/dissolved in the hot water, what is
> the difference, as long as it is liquid?
> Thank you.
> Regards,
> John M. Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca
>