Good description David. FWIW, I have never used urea and seem to have all the working time I need. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- >I think the main thing with bushings is that you don't want it too thick. > If, when the glue is applied to the bushing cloth, the layer is too thick, > it will tend to squeeze out beyond the end of the bushing cloth when you > insert the caul and can create a lump of glue which will scrape against > the > keypin. Too thin and you risk soaking through the bushing cloth and also > the adhesion can be compromised. Bottom line, you need different > viscosities for different applications. For bushings, olive oil or warm > honey are pretty close either one works. The main thing is you want it > thin > enough that when you spread it on the bushing cloth you can keep the layer > fairly thin. (On the other hand, you want it quite thick for hammer > hanging, if you use if for that). The application of a very thin coat > (even > thinner than olive oil) to the mortise will help with adhesion when using > a > relatively thin viscosity for bushings. Use urea to lengthen the working > time. > > David Love
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