Titebond liquid hide glue for the bridge?

[Kim de Rijke]

What's the opinion on using Titebond LHG to glue down the bridge? I searched the forum for a similar thread but couldn't find it (although I understand there seem to have been some concerns about the general quality of the glue in the past). I bought a small bottle from Carba-tec recently but thought I'd consult first. I'm French polishing at the moment (with the bridge area taped) if that is relevant.

Thanks,

Kim

[charangohabsburg]

(although I understand there seem to have been some concerns about the general quality of the glue in the past).

Exactly. And this is why I never ever would use it for any structurally challenged joint. I recommend you to stick with Titebond original (the one with the red label) or hot hide glue. If I had bought Franklin's liquid hide glue I would use it for less important joints and when used up not replace it. It's just not worth the risk.

[lauburu]

Bought some Carbatec LHG once and used it on a structural joint. Epic fail. Don't know whether it was the poor quality of the glue or just simply its inability to set hard enough. Never again

[J.F. Custom]

Avoid.

I believe I was told once it also contains formaldehyde (?) to keep it 'liquid'. Whatever - it simply does not set as hard or have the structural integrity of true HHG. They are very different beasts. Don't use it - particularly for such a stressed joint as the bridge.

Jeremy.

[Paul B]

If it doesn't set up as hard, then you're in all likelihood going to get creep. Gluing a bridge is the exact area where you want to avoid creep.

[kiwigeo]

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[Kim de Rijke]

I somehow knew it but happy to have followed my gut feeling and receive the message loud and clear. I'm sure you guys saved me a lot of grief; great forum!

Cheers,
Kim.