Sometimes My Bench Looks Like This
Posted in Tools on Jul 26th, 2008
An interesting use of old tools and a powerful artistic statement: Damián Ortega – “Controller of the Universe” – 2007
Monthly Archive for July, 2008
Hot Hide Glue In A Squeeze Bottle
Posted in Lutherie on Jul 23rd, 2008
I usually apply hot hide glue with a brush. This is a tried and true method and it works very well. There are a few situations where I find applying glue from a bottle to be much easier. Installing wooden binding is an example. Somewhere on the web I found a tip about heating hide [...]
In Praise Of Hide Glue
Posted in Lutherie on Jul 21st, 2008
Hide glue was the woodworker’s and luthier’s glue of choice for many centuries. Hide glue has several advantages compared to most contemporary aliphatic resin and polyvinyl glues including the following: Hide glue soon becomes tacky and keeps parts from slipping while clamping As the water in the glue evaporates during drying the joint pulls itself [...]
Trip To Colorado
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 13th, 2008
Last night I returned from my trip to Colorado. The trip started with a retreat and then I played a concert and visit some old friends. I had lived in Boulder for 12 years before moving to Michigan. I have now lived here as long as I had lived there. Many local businesses have been [...]
