{"product_id":"4oz-hide-glue-granules-crystals-192-gram-strength-high-clarity","title":"4oz Hide Glue Granules\/Crystals, 192 Gram Strength, High Clarity","description":"\u003ch3\u003e4oz Hide Glue Granules\/Crystals, 192 Gram Strength, High Clarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003e1\/4 pound (4oz) of 192 gram strength granulated hide glue, regular clarity\n(less visible glue joints). One of the most popular gram strengths for\nluthiers\/violin makers. Hide glue has been used for thousands of years and is\nexcellent for gluing felt, wood, leather, cork, cardboard, paper and for\nplayer piano work, luthier work, cabinet work and much more. Great glue,\nstrong and can be separated later as needed (unlike many modern glues). Use\nwith a glue pot or double boiler setup at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. DON'T use\nthe small glue pots made for hot glue chips as they get too hot. If you exceed\n150+ degrees Fahrenheit for more than a few minutes it alters the protein\nchains in the glue and significantly weakens the bond. Dry glue crystals can\nbe stored a very long time if kept dry. Glue mixed with water should be kept\nin the refrigerator when not in use. If you notice mold or white spots forming\nin the glue, discard and mix a fresh batch. Gluing some test pieces of wood\nand deliberately breaking the joint is a good way to see if the working time\nand strength of hide glue is sufficient for your needs. Let’s discuss gram\nstrength (the number of grams required to depress a 1\/2\" plunger 4mm into a\nquantity of glue that has been mixed to a 12.5% solution and cooled to 10\ndegrees celsius for 16 hours): gram strength does not necessarily refer to the\nstrength of the bond (though there are subtle differences) but rather the set\ntime of the glue. A 192 strength glue will have a longer working time than a\n251 - the lower the number, the longer the working time. Regular versus high\nclarity: if using in an application where minimal visibility of glue joints is\ndesired (cabinet, carcase, guitar\/violin or other musical instrument bodies)\nwe recommend high clarity as it has less visible glue lines. For applications\nwhere visibility isn’t an issue, regular clarity is fine. Ragland Piano hide\nglue comes with a silica gel pack, to absorb moisture and help extend the life\nof the glue.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003e1\/4 lb. (4oz) Ragland granulated hide glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eInstructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003e192 gram strength, high clarity (read description below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eShipped with silica gel pack to control humidity during transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ragland Piano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650802356461,"sku":"B0821QX8KC","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0324\/1050\/1164\/files\/B0821QX8KC.jpg?v=1788927690","url":"https:\/\/leoforward.com\/products\/4oz-hide-glue-granules-crystals-192-gram-strength-high-clarity","provider":"LeoForward AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}