Hide glue tech tip

[Danny Moore]

Ronald R Shiflet wrote:
>
> List,
>         I've mentioned this before but it works so good that I'm posting
> it again.
>
> 1.  When I buy hide glue, I empty the bag of glue crystals into a can
> that was used for powdered baby's formula.  (Similac, Prosobee, Isomil,
> etc.  Most of these cans are 14oz and a pound of glue still fits...don't
> ask me how ).  The open and close plastic lid combined with the scoop
> they provide is perfect.  Evenly measured glue every time without
> spilling 1crystal.  If you drop the can, the lid will NOT pop off.  Even
> if you can't find a can and have to buy one and throw the formula out,
> it's the best $6.00 tool you'll ever buy.
>
> 2.  When I mix up a batch of glue,  I use a cleaned out baby food jar.  I
> stir it with a hammer shank.  If I don't have a baby at the time, I'll
> spend the 33 cents, eat the applesauce myself, and use the jar.  I'm not
> brave enough to try the peas & carrots !!!
>
> 3.  As for the expensive glue pots, I've never seen the need.  I bought a
> small coffee cup warmer at K Mart for $5.00.  I sit the bottle of glue on
> it and it keeps the temperature absolutely perfect.   When I'm done, I throw the bottle away.  No mess...ever.
>
>         I challenge the people on this list to try this method and
> critique it !!!.  It's cheap, neat and extremely organized.
>
> Ron Shiflet, RPT
> Phoenix Chapter
Ron & List,
Just a note to agree with your hot (glue) tip.  We used this method in
school at HCC under Jim Geiger.  I've since tried other methods, and
yours seems to be the most efficient.  Now, if someone will just come up
with a way to eliminate the odor. . .

Thanks,
	D.M.