Is that what they use to keep the chrome on my bumper? Now that I think about it...I haven't seen a chrome bumper in awhile... '-]...so maybe the glue failed? David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Terry Farrell" <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> To: joegarrett at earthlink.net; pianotech at ptg.org Received: 2/2/2010 5:03:33 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] hide glue mixtures >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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