Re: Fish Glue
By Terry Macham
I have recently been using Fish Glue instead of hot hide glue for piano damper replacements. I have found it to be easy to work with and extremely effective. I doubt that I will use hide glue again for this type of work.
There is little or no smell. Definitely no fish smell.
"High Tack Fish Glue" is available in Canada from Lee Valley Tools. Outlets are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, London, Toronto, and Ottawa. Phone number is 596-0350 (Ottawa) or 1-800-267-8767. I am not sure if their toll free number works outside of Canada. Lee Valley Tools mailing address is:
Lee Valley Tools
PO Box 6295
Stn J
Ottawa, ON K2A1T4
Canada
Prices in their 94/95 catalog are 18ml - $2.95, 500ml - $8.50, 1L - $14.95.
The following notes are taken from the glue bottle.
"Application: Ideal for antique restoration and intrument-making because it has a long open time and is reversible. Can be used on glass, ceramics, metal, wood, cork, paper, and leather. It is very sandable and resists solvents; the cured glue line has low water resistance.
Directions: Ready to use. Apply with roller or brush. Fish glue is tacky in one minute at room temperature. Re-moisten with water to restore initial tack. Open time is 1 to 1 1/2 hours. clamp time is 12 hours. Shear strength 3200 psi. Cleans up with water.
Contents: about 45% solids in water; extract from cod fish skins, non-flammable natural protein. Contains an odourant and a bactericide.
Safety: This product is not considered hazardous. If ingested give plenty of water, do not induce vomiting, contact physician.
Shelf Life: two years"
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