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Ok, so I'm a big proponent of hide (or gelatine) glue, but I did get a chance to review these wonderful videos on glues. If you ever wanted to know ANYTHING about glues and which to use, watch these.
https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OBrienGuitars#p/u/35/Alufd7Elulw
https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OBrienGuitars#p/u/34/RiDNjGAo1YY
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https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OBrienGuitars#p/u/35/Alufd7Elulw
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Permalink Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) on
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Sounds like it's all about the fish glue.
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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on
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So hide glue smells like old cows, PVA smells like vinegar, CA smells like acetone. Does fish glue smell like sardines?
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Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:Sounds like it's all about the fish glue.
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Oh, god. I didn't even think of that. Would hide glue make your shop smell like a tannery? I've been to a tannery before. They STANK!!!
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