Hide glue gram strength

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MG Perez

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Joined: Feb. 15 2015

Hide glue gram strength

What hide glue gram strength is used for bridge vs soundboard bracing, kerfing ? Will 192 gram hold the bridge secure ?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 25 2015 3:40:16

Wayne Brown

Posts: 124
Joined: Oct. 22 2012
From: Huntersville, North Carolina, USA

RE: Hide glue gram strength (in reply to MG Perez)

Grade 192 seems to be the preferred grade for violins and instrument making and repair in general. Higher grades require more water to dilute, which in turn may not make it any stronger.
Here's a good bit of info about hide glue at www.frets.com by Frank Ford.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 25 2015 15:07:24