[CAUT] RE : key bushings

[Greg Granoff]

Jim,

No, I've never noticed any adverse affect on the glue's behavior in any
way--seems to have only benefits. Of course, if you poured in half the jar
(typically a 2 oz. jar) you could cause a change most certainly, but then
there's no need, since a little goes a very long way. Plus, if your back is
aching from that last piano move, you can put it on that to get relief...:-)

Greg

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu>
To: "College and University Technicians" <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] RE : key bushings


> Greg,
>
> No, everyone doesn't know about the camphor. Thanks for the tip. Does it
> in any way seem to affect glue adversely? Is set up time affected?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim busby BYU
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
> Greg Granoff
> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 12:08 PM
> To: College and University Technicians
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] RE : key bushings
>
> It's odd, but among the various objections to hot hide glue that come up
> frequently is one against the way it smells, especially if it is "going
> off".  Many long years ago, my mentor taught me to put a few drops of
> spirit
> of camphor--available at any drug store-- say a drop or two per ounce
> into
> the glue mixture.  This dramatically slows the rotting process, and
> additionally gives the glue a very pleasant camphor-y smell--a bit like
> what
> you smell if you sand old style plastic keytops. Somehow I thought
> everyone
> knew about this.
>
> Greg Granoff
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net>
> To: "College and University Technicians" <caut at ptg.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 8:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] RE : key bushings
>
>
> >
> > > The trouble I've had with hide glue, aside from the usual like -is
> it
> > > rotten and stinks? -is it too cold or too hot? - is that it leaves
> > > strings behind it and gets all over the place.
> >
> > With a glue pot designed for working with hide glue, heat
> > control is a matter of keeping the pot plugged in. If it
> > strings on you, you have it way too thick. Neither is the
> > fault of the glue.
> >
> >
> > >And it is quite as
> > > capable of sinking into the cloth as white glue, if it's made up too
> thin.
> > >
> > > Susan Kline
> >
> > Which is why I apply usably thin glue to the wood instead of
> > the cloth.
> >
> > We do whatever works for us, and as long as performance,
> > longevity, and future service aren't compromised, it's the
> > right way.
> > Ron N
> >
>
>
>