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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on March 20, 2010 at 10:52am

Damn strong. I've seen this ad before and I seriously have some doubts if the tests were equal.

I use Red Lable Titebond and gelatine glue. I try not to use ANY PVA glues. They are prone to creep and are plastic in nature. I use Titebond original is what I use for joints that I might not need to remove later. I prefer hide glue to anything else

Here are some great links on glue I found:
OBrien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour - Glues Part I
OBrien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour - Glues Part II

Here's one of our many glue related threads: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/what-kind-of-glue-do-you...

Above all DO NOT USE GORILLA GLUE. It expands which is not what you want.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Ben on March 20, 2010 at 11:09am

Today I attended a workshop on violin repair and had my first experience with hide glue (powdered). I was amazed at how thin and easy to use it was. I plan to start experimenting with it more. I currently use Titebond III but hate fighting to keep the wood from sliding around. Great article though. Very interesting.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen 'Ski' Martin on April 27, 2010 at 10:40pm

Thanks for the links and the helpful information. I'm just at the gluing neck to box stage and was unsure what type of glue I should consider on my first attempt at a stick dulcimer. I have a few options now and appreciate your comments and warnings. Regards. Steve Martin

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