On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:07:06 +0000, JakeD wrote:

Thanks for the info. This one is not a Western flute, so there is no
head lining. The flute was made in two halves (like a piece of tubing
sliced longways in two) which need to be joined. Playing will tend to
cause condensation which could build up inside, so the glue should be
fairly impervious to water.

PS. I've never heard of shellac being used as an adhesive before.
Perhaps I should try it... Is the regular type (sold as a type of
varnish) suitable?

JD