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
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