John writes:
<< For the first time ever, I have a batch of hide glue, that smells bad.
I have, unfortunately, used it on some bellows.
Is the strength of it less?
What is wrong that it has this bad smell?
I bought it in the last month, and it is a fresh batch.
Kind of reminds me of a cow byre. >>
If it smells bad, it is usually a sign of bacteria having taken up
residence. The strength will be compromised, but it should still be quite a
bit stronger than leather or bellows cloth. I would suggest that you glue a
couple of pieces of spruce together, (with a very thin sizing coat used
first), and then see if the bond is stronger than the wood.
Regards,
Ed Foote RPT
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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