Woodworker's Journal

Hide Glue

Does it get used in your shop?

Recently, we asked our Weekly online news-letter readers if they use hide glue. Here are some of their comments.

“I use it all the time. Started using the new bottled version, and I haven’t looked back. The [glue] beads are collecting dust. In damp situations, I still use PVAs or

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