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   ring | Mar 27, 2005 05:34pm | #1

   Hide glue softens quickly with heat.  The easiest thing is a portable hair dryer if you've got one around.

   DR

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   forestgirl | Mar 27, 2005 08:09pm | #2

   Actually hot water is the trick for hide glue.  Here's a site on repairing chairs:

   http://www.windsorchairresources.com/tips/T-genl3.html

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   CHUMLEY | Mar 28, 2005 05:31am | #3

   Thanks, I will try that.

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   Sphere | Mar 28, 2005 10:34pm | #4

   Hot white vinegar works even better. 

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Sell your cleverness, Purchase Bewilderment"...Rumi

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   PelhamPete | Mar 29, 2005 04:07am | #5

   Hi Forestgirl,

   I checked out the link that you provided, and it said something about being sure to remove ALL glue (including hide glue).  A short while ago, while I was working on a fabulou$ old 2 1/2" thick mahogany door, I contacted Titebond about their liquid hide glue.  The "Tech-ie" (sp?) that I spoke with was very positive about his advise; as long as the remains of the glue do not prevent the joint from fully seating, and that the joint was well-executed in the first place, that one needs NOT to remove the hide glue ... that the new 'wipe' of glue will re-activate it.

   If true, this could save folks a lot of time, fussing, etc. ... which is why I decided to post this bit of info (I just hope that it is true!).

   FWIW.

   -Peter T.

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   forestgirl | Mar 29, 2005 08:21am | #6

   Seems to make sense.  As long as the old glue gets re-liquified during the application of the new glue, I'd think it would work.  Maybe someone out there with lots of practical experience can confirm (or deny) that.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   joinerswork | Mar 29, 2005 03:11pm | #7

   FG and all,

   That's one reason hide glue is recommended for restoration work.  It will soften and bond to old hide glue in re-assembling joints.  I seldom try to remove the old glue in a repair, unless it would interfere with getting the joint to close.  For instance, if the old glue is present in a thick layer on the shoulder of a tenon, or where a glueblock will be re-attached, I'll take it off so I can pull the joint up tight, or get a wood to wood rub joint. Usually more of an issue with a piece that's been pporly repaired before.

   Regards,

   Ray

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   forestgirl | Mar 29, 2005 08:28pm | #8

   "Usually more of an issue with a piece that's been pporly repaired before."  Which happens alot with chairs, LOL!  Thanks for the hands-on information, Ray -- good stuff.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)