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Coo-wah-chobee:
         IMHO knox does not have the strength of hide glue. Knox can be made of hawg bones er skin no way of tellin'.Also is approved fer human consumption by FDA so it has ta have other properties. Tom, Trapper (Joe) posted a trick fer liquid hide glue ta prolong shelf life and combined with somethin' else ya do will prolong it indefinately. Knox is good but it aint the best ya can do ! ;) ;D......bob

Justin Snyder:
Like Bob said, Knox is "animal" glue, not "hide" glue.  Hide glue is the strongest.  Liquid hide glue is garbage.  It does not gell when it gets cool, so it has to dry before it gets good glueing strength. Try the rawhide trick from Michbowguy.  You wont be sorry you made your own. Justin

mullet:
 To the naysayers,Liquid hide glue works REAL good. If it doesn't jell good its old.Put some between your fingers and then seperate them.If it's tacky and pulls strings between your fingers,it's good.If not add a little vinergar to it and shake and stir and you are ready to go.I keep mine in the refridgerator till I need it.I've had some for 3 years.If you really want some good glue and do it yourself,boil down some fish skins and air bladders.

kiwijim:
Davies gelatin is good. It is made from "beef skin".
It is at least as strong as commercial hide glue.
Also, i think Tim Baker rated gelatine as stronger than commercial hide glue in his TBB glue test.

James

rdb:

--- Quote from: Kegan on August 14, 2007, 05:39:40 pm ---Well, I am in the process of sinewing a nice little 61" D bow and want to get some hide glue (my attempt at making it failed ;D). But which to buy? Crystalline or liguid? I know liquid needs vinegar, but heard taht it still comes out tacky. Or perhaps someone might be able to help me make some GOOD glue ;D? Any and all help would be appreciated!

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I'd recommend using real hide glue made from a game animal. It's proven to work and you stay true to the native material. Backing a bow w/ sinew is heaps of work so why not? You'll be that much more proud when you get it done. :)

I don't know if this guy's still around but I have purchased hide glue from him in the past and he supposedly makes it from deer. His name is Michael Foltmer (970.339.5608). Toss this dried stuff in the freezer and when ready to use, reconstitute and go to work. If you have leftovers, simply let it gel in the fridge for an hour then place it in a zip-lock and in the freezer for later use. I just backed a bow with this stuff that has been in the freezer for 5 yrs.

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