I've never seen a guitar building tutorial actually detail the differences in the properties of glue like this. Such valuable information you're giving us!
Thanks for these great videos! And it's really special to have a master luthier doing such detailed intro-level materials for our benefit. Please keep these videos coming!
Since I started working with animal glue, I've fallen in love with the process of applying it to and also knowing that if anything goes wrong, I can undo the glue.
That was a very quick 12 minutes for a video solely about glue! Very informative, but I have to ask: does that mean that hide glue is technically safe to ingest???
So... in said Rob Scallon video, it SEEMED like you just keep a fresh pot of this going all day, lol. What's your actual... work flow with it? Like... say you make some, and then it's good for X amount of time, and then when that time has passed if you have some left, what do you do with it?
Fascinating, great video and presentation style 👍 I remember my dad using "animal" glue to do home DIY back in the '60s but never really thought it was still used or even how it was made.
Please tell us how you are able to glue in the linings, bindings, purflings and the top and back with hide glue without making the open time longer? I do this by adding acetic acid 40 % , a very old recipe that makes the glue joint 20 % stronger. With the amount of acetic acid I can play with the open time from 5 minutes up to half an hour .
I'm really enjoying this series! When you are repairing an instrument, is there a way to tell what strength hide glue was used? And would you generally try to match that strength upon reassembly?
Thanks! I make assumptions based off of the appearance of the glue and time period. I usually use 315 when doing repairs just because of its ability to pull an open seam.
Very interesting video! It looks like you have a lute on the table in the background. What other instruments have you made, apart from classical guitars?
I've never seen a guitar building tutorial actually detail the differences in the properties of glue like this. Such valuable information you're giving us!
I am not planning to build a guitar anytime soon but I find these videos very entertaining.
Very interesting! You may have talked me into wanting to try hide glue.
Something about you just screams legend.
Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks!
Thanks for these great videos! And it's really special to have a master luthier doing such detailed intro-level materials for our benefit. Please keep these videos coming!
Thanks! It will be for at least this build, but we will see after that!
Awesome video, Marshall! Love the intro too
Thanks Evan!
Since I started working with animal glue, I've fallen in love with the process of applying it to and also knowing that if anything goes wrong, I can undo the glue.
Guitars and Caffeine - I have the same mug. Also, I'm enjoying the videos. Thank you.
One day I wish to go to your shop and finally buy one of your guitars! If possible go and see your workshop!
You are welcome anytime! I will gladly show you around!
Long may these videos continue, they are wonderful!
Thanks!
That was a very quick 12 minutes for a video solely about glue! Very informative, but I have to ask: does that mean that hide glue is technically safe to ingest???
Thanks! It is safe to ingest. The highly refined form is Jell-O, so yes, safe to eat, not super tasty.
I like your videos a lot. Wish I was closer to your shop.
Love the video, just wondering where I can get the ingredients cause I can’t seem to find it
Great video! I learned a lot about was in glue and how to make it. Keep up the great videos
Deserve more views
So... in said Rob Scallon video, it SEEMED like you just keep a fresh pot of this going all day, lol. What's your actual... work flow with it? Like... say you make some, and then it's good for X amount of time, and then when that time has passed if you have some left, what do you do with it?
Keep doing what you are doing!
Fascinating, great video and presentation style 👍 I remember my dad using "animal" glue to do home DIY back in the '60s but never really thought it was still used or even how it was made.
Great video Marshall but what do you think about titebond hide glue?
You can use hide glue for the whole guitar assembling?
Great video! Thanks for sharing brother!
Any favorite brands? Milligan & Higgins? Tanex?
Please tell us how you are able to glue in the linings, bindings, purflings and the top and back with hide glue without making the open time longer? I do this by adding acetic acid 40 % , a very old recipe that makes the glue joint 20 % stronger. With the amount of acetic acid I can play with the open time from 5 minutes up to half an hour .
I find these videos fascinating. Thank you for sharing these awesome pieces! Curious your thoughts on True Temperament fretboards?
Thanks! I think they are interesting, but they are limiting in the music and keys you can play.
I'm really enjoying this series! When you are repairing an instrument, is there a way to tell what strength hide glue was used? And would you generally try to match that strength upon reassembly?
Thanks! I make assumptions based off of the appearance of the glue and time period. I usually use 315 when doing repairs just because of its ability to pull an open seam.
Very interesting video! It looks like you have a lute on the table in the background. What other instruments have you made, apart from classical guitars?
I am a trained violin maker, so I have made a bunch of violins and cellos, and I have made one mandolin.
Great explanation, Thank you. Cheers
How do toy feel about titebond hide glue though?
Can you tell name of glue?
I had no idea there was so much to glue haha
We love glue
Good ok
Bone glue
only professional luthiers use a $3 pack of 25 brushes
Very interesting! You may have talked me into wanting to try hide glue.
Go for it!