Hide Glue

[Joe Garrett]

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Jack Houweling asked: "Just finished a set of key bushings using hide =
glue. I found varying =3D
degrees of density upon use, and  would like to know if anyone could =3D
best describe the consistency of glue for application. (for example: =3D
Buttermilk, honey, molasses.)"

Jack,
One of the beauties of using hide glue, is the ability to use it in =
different consistencies, for various types of jobs. Having said that, =
for key bushings it should be about the consistency of Honey. I always =
have a "stir stick/hammer shank, in the pot. I stir and then lift the =
stir stick out of the glue. It should drip about the rate of a fifth, 3 =
in 5 seconds of just slightly towards a fourth. If it drips faster it's =
too thin. The reverse applys.<G> I always have a "spritzer" with the =
glue pot. As you work with the glue, it will, naturally, get thicker. =
So, a couple of "spritzes" every so often, keeps it the proper =
consistency. The best results are achieved with the application of the =
glue with a round wooden tooth pick. Dip the tooth pick in the glue. The =
bushing cloth is laying on the side of your index finger, held by your =
thumb. "Stripe" the cloth, lengthwise with the glue. Then, immediately =
"roll" the tooth pick, (at right angle to the cloth strip), from the =
thumb to the end of the strip. This takes a bit of practice, but it will =
achieve the Necessary glue penetration, into the cloth, without =
"saturating" it. This "penetration" will vary as to the type of bushing =
cloth you are using. The "cheapie" stuff will absorb the glue much =
quicker/too much, if you "roll" with too much pressure. Whereas the =
"high Density" cloth needs a bit more pressure to get "some" =
penetration. The whole process is much like a dance, when it's right, =
you'll know. Of course, the end result, when you are doing the "easing" =
will tell you if you got it right.<G> I hope that helps.


Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
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