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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jack Houweling asked: "<FONT =
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size=3>Just finished a set of key bushings using hide glue. I found =
varying
=<BR>degrees of density upon use, and would like to know if =
anyone could
=<BR>best describe the consistency of glue for application. (for =
example:
=<BR>Buttermilk, honey, molasses.)<FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jack,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One of the beauties of using hide glue, =
is the
ability to use it in different consistencies, for various types of jobs. =
Having
said that, for key bushings it should be about the consistency of Honey. =
I
always have a "stir stick/hammer shank, in the pot. I stir and then lift =
the
stir stick out of the glue. It should drip about the rate of a fifth, 3 =
in 5
seconds of just slightly towards a fourth. If it drips faster it's too =
thin. The
reverse applys.<G> I always have a "spritzer" with the glue pot. =
As you
work with the glue, it will, naturally, get thicker. So, a couple of =
"spritzes"
every so often, keeps it the proper consistency. The best results are =
achieved
with the application of the glue with a round wooden tooth pick. Dip the =
tooth
pick in the glue. The bushing cloth is laying on the side of your index =
finger,
held by your thumb. "Stripe" the cloth, lengthwise with the glue. Then,
immediately "roll" the tooth pick, (at right angle to the cloth strip), =
from the
thumb to the end of the strip. This takes a bit of practice, but it will =
achieve
the Necessary glue penetration, into the cloth, without "saturating" it. =
This
"penetration" will vary as to the type of bushing cloth you are using. =
The
"cheapie" stuff will absorb the glue much quicker/too much, if you =
"roll" with
too much pressure. Whereas the "high Density" cloth needs a bit more =
pressure to
get "some" penetration. The whole process is much like a dance, =
when it's
right, you'll know. Of course, the end result, when you are doing =
the
"easing" will tell you if you got it right.<G> I hope that
helps.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<BR>Captain, Tool
Police<BR>Squares R I</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>