On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:12:29 +0000, JakeD wrote:

On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:52:17 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

Does anyone know where I can buy casein glue, hide glue, or some
other *natural*, (i.e., animal or vegetable) water-resistant glue for
hardwood? (I only need a small amount!)

Could one ask why it has to be natural?

Some would cosider me obsessive, but I'm making a musical instrument
(wooden flute) from a design that is about 150 years old. I just want
the (arguably perverse) satisfaction of doing it without using any
materials that could not have been produced 150 years ago. That's
more-or-less it.

Plus, I am keen to try out these natural glues out of curiosity.

What part of the flute d'you need this kind of glue for?

There are very few glued parts on a period flute, and where there are
they're glued with shellac ( the head lining, for example ).

Regards,



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