Modern or Traditional glue

[Demondrew]

I am going to redo failed glue joints on a 1930's era pool table. Should I use the traditional hide glue or a modern glue?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks for you opinions,


Andy

 

[ROB.M]

I am going to redo failed glue joints on a 1930's era pool table. Should I use the traditional hide glue or a modern glue?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks for you opinions,


Andy

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Glue joints....? In the wood structure or the slate seams?





Rob.M

 

[Dave]

glue choice

For wood joints, I'd say an aliphatic resin glue, like the original TiteBond, is fine. Clamp time will be a hour or so.
You'll find a technical PDF on their website, if you need guidance.
I wouldn't get carried away... you don't need waterproof glue and the polyurethane glues are a pain, if you need to clean up the joint after clamping.

Good Luck

 

[Demondrew]

Thanks for the replies. And yes it is the wood undercarriage of the table not the slates.

Andy