I would like to attempt something that is akin to the bricklaying technique. This assembly will eventually become load bearing.
Should I go with hot hide, or epoxy like WEST Systems? There may be minute gaps, and since I know hot hide glue can be used in rubbed joints, I figure it might handle it. But don’t know for sure.
I need to be able to cut pieces and add to the assembly without having to clamp. I won’t have all the pieces when I glue, they will come off the saw as I proceed with the assembly. That’s why I like the idea of having glue in a pot, which has good tackiness. Then I can hold it in place until it grabs.
Anyone with real experience with hot hide?
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I have used it a lot and the project you describe is perfect for it. I used a double boiler on the woodstove in the shop. Look for Tage Frid's book on joinery for a detailed info on hot hide glue usage.
When you say load bearing and gap filling .hot hide glue is venerable to moisture.Consider epoxy it requires little clamp pressure,gap fills and is of known structural strength.However talk with West System or Industrial Formulators as to specific application
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