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   UncleDunc | Jan 28, 2003 08:48pm | #1

   The liquid hide glue will make it easier to take apart 100 years down the road when the next guy rebuilds it.

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   twilliams1223 | Jan 29, 2003 12:09am | #3

   That's good.  If the holes in the ozone allow life then:).  I hope the cabinet lasts that longTom

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   jgaiennie | Jan 29, 2003 12:18am | #4

   100 years in the life of a piece of furniture?  I'm expecting everything I build to last that long if it's indoors.  Well, most things.  Not leather.  Certainly wood.  Compared to how I used to view time, I now have a different mindset on just how long a 100 years is - or short.  If its worthy of my time, it's made to last - or repaired to last.

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   HowardAcheson | Jan 28, 2003 11:58pm | #2

   What glue is used now? Is the item an antique or just old? How long do you want the repair to last?

   If the original is hide glue then the easiest repair is to use the same. Liquid hide glue is a relatively new product and not the same as the original hide glue which needed to be heated. I think the liquid will not re-melt and combine with the original hide glue so if you use the liquid, you still have to remove the old and completely clean out the joint.