Hot Hide Glue

[Berley A. Firmin II]

Hi,
I am using a very old, cast iron glue pot, made like a double boiler, with a
screw on the bottom to set the thermostat. I've used the new pots that don't
use water, but don't like them. I once saw a glue pot in a junk store just
like mine, but it meant for a wood stove (!) as it had a small indentation
to set in one of the openings. Sorry I passed it up!
    I would suggest that anyone who is interested get the book by Craig
Brougher called : The Orchestrion Builders Manual. He has a chapter on hot
glue and it's properties and additives that affect it's drying time and
bonding strength. He also gave me a great idea to use Vlasic Pickle jars
with different thicknesses of glue, and keep them in my fridge.
    By the way, if don't use my glue for a period of time, I do not cover
it, as mold will grow.
Berley A Firmin II
Bayou La Combe, Louisiana