So Joe - you still selling 3X Chrome hide glue????? Terry Farrell On Feb 2, 2010, at 6:31 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote: > > Ron N. Said: "Mix consistency (water added) determined by trying it > and > adjusting as necessary." > > I agree! However, in order to get consistant mixes, I strongly > suggest using Distilled Water rather than tap water. (Also, > "purified water" is NOT Distilled Water.<G>) The "chemicals" in tap > water are prone to screw things up, IMHO. I use a special water > bottle and a spray bottle. The "water bottle" is for initial mixing > and for topping off at the end of the day. The spay bottle is for > "spritzing" while you are using the glue, to keep it a constant > thickness. Most quality glues can be kept/used for a period of 3-5 > days. (A good reason to mix small batches.) I set my little glue > pots up with a tapered hammer shank for stirring and applying glue > to holes. Also, I have a Water Color Brush, that has been sawed > short w/an opened screw eye/collet to hang the brush. This is a > consistant way to apply glue. Also, you need a baker's thermometer, > (harbor frieght has them), so you can keep track of the temp. A > range of 130 degrees to 150 degrees, is best for most applicat ions. > If you are veneering or doing big surfaces, heat the surfaces so the > glue will stay tacky longer. Unless you are doing veneering of the > piano side/top size areas, there is absolutely no need for Urea. > Urea will, somewhat, weaken the glue. However, not enough for > failures, but why chance it.<G> > I have several quality glues on hand. Each, works better than > others, depending on the job, as Ron says. > Regards, > Joe > > > Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) > Captain, Tool Police > Squares R I > > >
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