Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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This is a video about how to mix hide glue granules with water to get a good working consistency- The consistency changes over time due to evaporation or adding a little too much granules.
It is better to understand the consistency rather than a strict following of the advertised raitos (but they are a good starting point).
~ Here, I use (and mix together) 192 gram and 315 gram glues.
~ I start with about 25 grams of glue granules, and about 50 grams of water. The ratio listed on the LMI jar is 1:8, so a little less (water) than 1 part glue granules to 2 parts water.
~ The lower the gram strength of glue (ie 192g) , the LONGER open time you have to clamp.
~ The higher the glue gram strength (eg 315g), the SHORTER working time you have to clamp.
~ Good quality hide glue can be bought from LMI, Stewmac, Wood craft, etc.
~The HEET glue pots (which keep the glue at a consistent 140F) can . also be purchased from these places.
It is better to understand the consistency rather than a strict following of the advertised raitos (but they are a good starting point).
~ Here, I use (and mix together) 192 gram and 315 gram glues.
~ I start with about 25 grams of glue granules, and about 50 grams of water. The ratio listed on the LMI jar is 1:8, so a little less (water) than 1 part glue granules to 2 parts water.
~ The lower the gram strength of glue (ie 192g) , the LONGER open time you have to clamp.
~ The higher the glue gram strength (eg 315g), the SHORTER working time you have to clamp.
~ Good quality hide glue can be bought from LMI, Stewmac, Wood craft, etc.
~The HEET glue pots (which keep the glue at a consistent 140F) can . also be purchased from these places.