Bob, I always find myself going back and rewatching/listening to your content. I think it’s remarkable that there’s not been any of your content I haven’t learned from and which I don’t return to revisit/refresh my mind. ❤
Good introduction. I have used hot hide glue for some projects and it works well. Use a baby bottle warmer to keep the glue at a constant temperature. Listen for the sound of the glue when you stir it. If it makes small clicks, then it is usually just right in consistency and temperature. To help take a joint apart, it was suggested in addition to warmth and moisture to add a drop of alcohol. (I have never needed to try this).
As a cabinet maker many years ago 70s I had forgot how to make hide glue as i have a wooden table leg snap on me so the first thing I thought of was hide glue because I don’t think modern glues are not as good so I put a search out in untuned and there you were thank you for explaining the procedure of how to make hide glue you explained it perfectly xxxxx 5 star thank you
Thank you for cutting through right to the point. I've watched countless videos on mixing the dry ingredient with water only to be left in the dark about consistency and time to let it gel. Thank you for your straightforward teaching.
For anyone looking for a cheap and easy alternative to a double boiler (which I failed to find in the UK), I've been mixing up my glue in a glass jar with a sealable lid and then standing it on a USB coffee cup warmer. Leave it for about 30 minutes and then take off the lid and it's ready to use. Most coffee cup warmers will hold about about 140f - 60c.
You can do it directly in the pot, but you run the risk of burning the glue. I’d suggest putting the glue and water in a clean glass jar, then putting the jar in a pot of water on the stove. Doing so creates the same double boiler system as a traditional glue pot.
Can I mix the stuff hot? I want to use sinew you to fix an arrow. My thing is that I don’t have a hot pot right now, I’m a young man and while I have a job my resources are tight. Anyways can I just take some hot boiling water off the stove and pour it over the granules, maybe that are already wet with some cold water just to get them wet, then pour the hot water on top of it. I work fast I can finish the project?
Tyler Finn You don’t need a dedicated glue pot. Get yourself an empty glass jar and add some glue granules and cold water to the jar. Then get a small saucepan from the kitchen, put some water in the saucepan and put it on the stove on low heat. Put the jar in the saucepan and bring everything up to temperature nice and slow. When the glue is ready, you can just take the jar out of the saucepan to wherever you need to use it.
The trouble here is that you employed a cast iron cup assembly I’ve never seen and probably never will. If you started with a set up that is cobbled together with easily found items, it would be much better. If I don’t have your cast iron rig will I be searching for the same temperature sensation or something else? A close-up showing viscosity would help. C’mon.
I thought I heard you to say, the "outer pot gets FILLED with water, the inner pot with glue, etc... If you 'FILL' it with water won't inserting the inner pot make it flow over??
Bob, I always find myself going back and rewatching/listening to your content. I think it’s remarkable that there’s not been any of your content I haven’t learned from and which I don’t return to revisit/refresh my mind. ❤
Mr Rozaieski, you are a born teacher. I so glad I stumbled on this channel. Thank you!
Good introduction. I have used hot hide glue for some projects and it works well. Use a baby bottle warmer to keep the glue at a constant temperature. Listen for the sound of the glue when you stir it. If it makes small clicks, then it is usually just right in consistency and temperature. To help take a joint apart, it was suggested in addition to warmth and moisture to add a drop of alcohol. (I have never needed to try this).
As a cabinet maker many years ago 70s I had forgot how to make hide glue as i have a wooden table leg snap on me so the first thing I thought of was hide glue because I don’t think modern glues are not as good so I put a search out in untuned and there you were thank you for explaining the procedure of how to make hide glue you explained it perfectly xxxxx 5 star thank you
Thank you for cutting through right to the point. I've watched countless videos on mixing the dry ingredient with water only to be left in the dark about consistency and time to let it gel. Thank you for your straightforward teaching.
best video on hide glue.
Great. Helped clear up a few questions. Thanks for sharing!
For anyone looking for a cheap and easy alternative to a double boiler (which I failed to find in the UK), I've been mixing up my glue in a glass jar with a sealable lid and then standing it on a USB coffee cup warmer. Leave it for about 30 minutes and then take off the lid and it's ready to use. Most coffee cup warmers will hold about about 140f - 60c.
I recommend a wax warmer, used for cosmetic waxing. It works perfectly :)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the public.❤👍👍👍😘
Bob Rozaieski could I use a pot and add granules and water to the pot make it over stove?
You can do it directly in the pot, but you run the risk of burning the glue. I’d suggest putting the glue and water in a clean glass jar, then putting the jar in a pot of water on the stove. Doing so creates the same double boiler system as a traditional glue pot.
Can I mix the stuff hot? I want to use sinew you to fix an arrow. My thing is that I don’t have a hot pot right now, I’m a young man and while I have a job my resources are tight. Anyways can I just take some hot boiling water off the stove and pour it over the granules, maybe that are already wet with some cold water just to get them wet, then pour the hot water on top of it. I work fast I can finish the project?
Tyler Finn You don’t need a dedicated glue pot. Get yourself an empty glass jar and add some glue granules and cold water to the jar. Then get a small saucepan from the kitchen, put some water in the saucepan and put it on the stove on low heat. Put the jar in the saucepan and bring everything up to temperature nice and slow. When the glue is ready, you can just take the jar out of the saucepan to wherever you need to use it.
Delightful, thank you.
Thanks for posting, great info!
I read that you just need cold water, it does not need to be heated, is that true?
useful video, hide glue is really great wood glue but forgotten in today carpenter-nary
thank you
The title says how to prepare and use. You didn't use it?
The trouble here is that you employed a cast iron cup assembly I’ve never seen and probably never will. If you started with a set up that is cobbled together with easily found items, it would be much better. If I don’t have your cast iron rig will I be searching for the same temperature sensation or something else? A close-up showing viscosity would help. C’mon.
Just use a saucepan and an old glass jar. Same thing.
I thought I heard you to say, the "outer pot gets FILLED with water, the inner pot with glue, etc... If you 'FILL' it with water won't inserting the inner pot make it flow over??
Not as long as you don't over fill it.
OMG, grow up people. Good vid, thanks.
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