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Your cart is empty.1/4 pound (4oz) of 192 gram strength granulated hide glue, high clarity (less visible glue joints). One of the most popular gram strengths for luthiers/violin makers. Hide glue has been used for thousands of years and is excellent for gluing felt, wood, leather, cork, cardboard, paper and for player piano work, luthier work, cabinet work and much more. Great glue, strong and can be separated later as needed (unlike many modern glues). Use with a glue pot or double boiler setup at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. DON'T use the small glue pots made for hot glue chips as they get too hot. If you exceed 150+ degrees Fahrenheit for more than a few minutes it alters the protein chains in the glue and significantly weakens the bond. Dry glue crystals can be stored a very long time if kept dry. Glue mixed with water should be kept in the refrigerator when not in use. If you notice mold or white spots forming in the glue, discard and mix a fresh batch. Gluing some test pieces of wood and deliberately breaking the joint is a good way to see if the working time and strength of hide glue is sufficient for your needs. Let’s discuss gram strength (the number of grams required to depress a 1/2" plunger 4mm into a quantity of glue that has been mixed to a 12.5% solution and cooled to 10 degrees celsius for 16 hours): gram strength does not necessarily refer to the strength of the bond (though there are subtle differences) but rather the set time of the glue. A 192 strength glue will have a longer working time than a 251 - the lower the number, the longer the working time. Regular versus high clarity: if using in an application where minimal visibility of glue joints is desired (cabinet, carcase, guitar/violin or other musical instrument bodies) we recommend high clarity as it has less visible glue lines. For applications where visibility isn’t an issue, regular clarity is fine. Ragland Piano hide glue comes with a silica gel pack, to absorb moisture and help extend the life of the glue.
Jeff Olson
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
Good product
Rose
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
Dissolves easily, heats up well. Used on antique furniture & did great job. Joint nice and tight.I recommend this product
Hobart L Elam
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
This glue is of a quality grade, very clean and clear
Robin H.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
I needed to repair my junk violin box. It had cracked. This glue worked great.Instructions are minimal so I looked up 'Using Hide Glue' on YouTube before doing the repair: use equal volume of water, let sit at 140 degrees F for an hour so it becomes a gel. I used a small tooth pick to apply. Gently gently clamp and let dry for 24 hrs.
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