[pianotech] hide glue mixtures

[Joseph Garrett]

Terry,
Good to have you back. Your story about the 33 stitches really sent chills
up my spine! Yikes!!
Now, to your question....No, I do have a few pounds left, but I'm
"hoarding" it for special apps.<G>
I now have some new glue called 192 High Clarity, which I'm really getting
to like. It has a minor amount of stringiness when first heated, but that
goes away quickly. It has a great pot life and good adherent qualities,
(the one thing we want more than anything else<G>). I bought 50 pounds of
the stuff, so I do have that available. Oddly, the price has not changed
hardly at all. (I haven't checked since the stock market tanked....afraid
to.<G>)
Best Regards,
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I



> [Original Message]
> From: Terry Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 2/2/10 5:03:34 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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