GLUING
I
use hot hide glue for top braces and bridges - there is some reason to
believe that this improves the sound of the guitar. Hide glue dries
to a more rigid brittle state which may transmit vibration better.
It is also less prone to creep in hot weather. It must be kept at
about 140 degrees and this glue pot (essentially a double boiler) is
thermostatically controlled to do this.
I use this little bottle to keep and apply the hide glue. It helps
to apply the glue quickly (it must be clamped within about 30 seconds of
application) and accurately. Not visible in this photo are the
stainless steel nuts which I have put in the bottle - they help keep it
upright in the glue pot.
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