[pianotech] hide glue mixtures

[Terry Farrell]

So Joe - you still selling 3X Chrome hide glue?????

Terry Farrell

On Feb 2, 2010, at 6:31 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:

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> Ron N. Said: "Mix consistency (water added) determined by trying it  
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> adjusting as necessary."
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> 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
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> Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I
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