On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:59:59 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

Stephen Howard wrote:
snip

He wanted to keep it 'authentic' though.
If that's not an issue then bog-standard Araldite is the stuff to go
for in this instance.


Hmm. I haven't used bog standard araldite for years. Never got a good
join without using an oven to set it.

I've never had any problems with it - I usually warm the mix before
application, particularly if I've added a pigment. I avoid the 'rapid'
version though.

Authentic glues would have been calves foot probably..maybe shellac and
alcohol..'knotting' or 'stopper' would be the easiest way to get that.

In this instance the authentic glue is Pine Pitch - it's an American
'split bore' flute. They were obviously prone to coming apart, as
original examples are often bound with hide ties.

Regards,



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