Darryl Keil
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Joined: 2003-05-22
Location: Maine
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Hat,
Hide glue is a fine veneering glue, in fact, before modern adhesives it was the primary glue used for veneer. Hide glues downfall is due to its moisture and heat sensitivity, which the modern veneer glues don't have a issue with. Urea formaldehyde resin glue is what replaced hide glue as the primary veneering glue, I think somewhere back in the 1940's, although I'm not a history buff on glues.
Hide glue is mainly used in restoration work done on antiques, primarily because its the glue used originally on these pieces and because its reversible, which always allows for repairs in the future. Of course its also the only glue that does not require a press to use, although developing the skill to use it in this way takes skill and practice.
My question to you would be, what is your specific application that would draw you to use this glue? Not that I'm suggesting you shouldn't but just want to hear your reason.
Darryl Keil
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