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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: T. Talley on May 30, 2012, 10:48:37 am

Title: hide glue
Post by: T. Talley on May 30, 2012, 10:48:37 am

Could I have some input on what is considered the best and strongest hide glue available commercially in granular form?  Also, where it can be purchased.

Thanks

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 30, 2012, 11:06:02 am

Welcome to PA !!
Good to see ya here !

Guy

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: RobWiden on May 30, 2012, 11:16:27 am

    I've never bought hide glue, but several people on here say Knox gelatin is really good and inexpensive. You can get it at the grocery store.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: Badger on May 30, 2012, 11:17:24 am

 Just go the the grocery store and buy Knox unsweetened gelatin. Comes in granular form and is as clean as you can get.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 30, 2012, 11:20:05 am

My only experinece is with the real deal. I get mine from "MWiricki". The sack contains enough granuals to easily do 3-4 bows with 3-4 layers each, maybe more? Ive lost count and still have half a sack full. I never degrease and never had it peel off...............yet.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: DarkSoul on May 30, 2012, 12:31:57 pm

I've read that the clearer the granules, the stronger and purer the glue. Some hide glues, but especially bone glue, can be really brown. Try to avoid this and get the most transparant stuff.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: Badger on May 30, 2012, 12:45:33 pm

  Knox gelatin is the real deal, hide glue is gelatin.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 30, 2012, 01:33:22 pm

MWirwiki Is the fellow that did the sinue demo at Marshall and Kazoo !
I would buy it from him if I wanted some !

See ya at Glli !
Guy

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: randman on May 30, 2012, 03:19:23 pm

I buy Rabbit skin glue granules from the local artist supply store. Makes a strong glue with a very light (almost clear) amber color.

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2012, 05:30:24 pm

I've used knox gellatin with good results.  Save your sinew scraps and try making your own glue.  Whatever you use, make sure to degrease the back of your bow properly  ;)

Title: Re: hide glue
Post by: T. Talley on June 01, 2012, 09:55:08 pm

Thanks for the replies.