The Thumper said: "Yeah, but hide glue deteriorates with humidity swings, is "fickle" occasionally, etc. G" Thumper, No, it doesn't, if there is somewhat equal high/low humidity situations. In low humidity it does get a bit crystalin. In High humidity it softens and reconstitutes itself. BTW, someone said that hide glue does not have "gap filling" capabilities. That is also false. Depending on the viscosity of the glue will determine how much gap it will fill. Most "eggsperts" on glue don't take this in consideration. They assume that everyone will use it in it's "normal" working viscosity. That, in and of itself, is the beauty of Hide Glue...One can vary the viscosity for specific uses. Also, there are methods to make it set up fast or slow, depending on the work time needed. IMO, it is still the most versatile glue we have. Joseph Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I
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