Reglueing Chair Stringers
#1
01-29-01, 12:16 PM
I need to reglue a stringer on a chair. I believe I had heard somewhere in time that I need to use "hide" glue because it is water soluable allowing for dismantling of the chair for future repairs. Is this necessary? I thought I would use Titebond glue. Which is the correct glue? Thank you for your response!
#2
01-29-01, 03:32 PM
Member
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: South Hill, Va. USA
Posts: 2,817
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
Hide glue is suggested for reworking antiques for two reasons:
1- All joinery will eventually come loose, and hide glue, being water soluble, is easy to clean off for regluing.
2- Hide glue is most probably what was used originally. Using it for repair preserves the 'integrity' of the piece.
On pieces that aren't true antiques, I use Elmers Professional strength wood glue, but Titebond is certainly acceptable.
Both, BTW, will loosen with hot white vinegar.
1- All joinery will eventually come loose, and hide glue, being water soluble, is easy to clean off for regluing.
2- Hide glue is most probably what was used originally. Using it for repair preserves the 'integrity' of the piece.
On pieces that aren't true antiques, I use Elmers Professional strength wood glue, but Titebond is certainly acceptable.
Both, BTW, will loosen with hot white vinegar.
