Titebond 5013 Liquid Hide Wood Glue (8 oz bottle)

I started to dabble in music instruments so I got this to build my custom ukulele and it seems to work great so far. I would maybe say it needs bit more clamp pressure than I am used to but it just might have been my project or the fact that I am not really used to work with wood glues and usually used more permanent and never coming apart solutions before when working with wood. Overall great and traditional reversible with heat and moisture so dont try to clean the glued parts with hot water like me... I didn't know before that these sort of glues have relatively short expiration date of up to two years so maybe to keep in mind and buy size suitable for the project you are working on.

I got this to help repair a guitar headstock that had broken in two - it was not a clean break, but had lots of jagged bits of wood and lacquered topsheet. Applying the glue was easy, plus the fact this is a water soluble wood glue means it can be washed off your hands once you're done applying it. (hence no stars for water resistance... not a relevant property for this item!). Guitar is back to normal - took 2 sets of tunes for the strings and newly bonded wood to "settle" and hold tune, but it's humming along well now. Do recommend using clamps to hold the joint steady for 24 hrs for a strong bond.

I couldn't recommend this stuff with, it's the best wood glue I've ever used.

This is ideal for the woodwork it was used on - antique restoration and soluble in alcohols. did what was intended and i now have a beautiful restored three leg table which in my gran's and then parent's house always had a wonkey leg - this AND modern screw technology made restoration practical.

If you use hide glue infrequently or don't want the faff of a hot glue pot this is the glue to use. I've used it over the years on violins, cellos and double basses and it is fantastic stuff giving a near original quality glue joint whether repairing damage or rebuilding an instrument. The latest was a longcase clock case which was in need of restoration and this I felt was the most appropriate adhesive to use. Tip: To make the glue flow better, put the bottle in a jug of hot water five minutes before use and it goes quite a bit more liquid, this makes getting a good even coverage very easy and it soaks into the wood structure better to give a super strong joint.

excellent

This arrived by Royal Mail on a morning where it had been minus 5 overnight. Obviously it would have been processed in depots where it was cold. Squeezing the bottle was almost impossible, removing the cap exposed a solid plug of near-solid jelly. Digging into the bottle just got more of this out. I phoned RDG Tools (who I've ordered from before, very helpful company.) The lady went to check the stock to see if it was out of date etc. When she came back we had both had the same epiphany; maybe it's cold. Warming the bottle in a jug of hot (2/3 boiling, 1/3 cold) water made it lovely and runny within a couple of minutes. So: its heritage as a hot glue lingers on; make sure it's at least at room temperature; warmed up it is nice and runny.

If you order this check on arrival that it has a valid expiration date on it! Hide Glue will only keep for a couple of years, if there isn’t a date on it be suspicious. If it’s nearing its expiration date take great care. Wonderful stuff as long as it’s in date

Reminds me of very old days when such a perfect glue used to be common...

This is an authentic hide glue for repairing antique furniture. It is easy to use and holds well - I used clamps to hold my pieces until the glue dried. It does smell a bit like a barnyard (hide glue does smell). It is thick and simple to apply with a small paint brush.

Colla usata per il rinnovo di mobili antichi.

Worked great for repairing the bridge at my old acustic guitar.

Llegó a tiempo y muy bien empacando. El producto es fabuloso y lo recomiendo.