Titebond Liquid Hide Glue, 8-Ounces #5013

I use this hide glue for repairing the wood cabinets of old tube radios. I don't use white glue because if any excess white glue gets on the veneer then it will not take up any stain properly and will ruin the look. This is not a problem with the hide glue though. Any excess hide glue can be wiped off with a damp cloth before the glue dries and will have no bad effects on the veneer. Hide forms a strong bond with wood as long as it does not get wet and works perfectly for my old wood radio cabinets. I have also found hide glue also has a longer shelf life than white glue when once opened.

I love this glue for the guitar amp cabinets I build. Perfect for finger joint joinery. The long open time makes assembly and clamping less stressful. Joints are strong and cleanup with warm water is very convenient. Not for outdoor use, of course, but for cabinets and musical instruments it's great.

best glue to use with new or used furniture repair. Plenty of working time before it sets up. I warm mine up before using it in tight spots like fixing chairs where you need to inject the glue with a syringe. I love that you can wipe excess off after clamping with a wet cloth, and you can stain it without color change where it was glued.

“This stuff is a must-have in the shop. Perfect for re-gluing braces, bridges, or doing vintage-style repairs where you want strong bonds and reversibility. It dries hard, transmits vibration beautifully, and cleans up easily with a little warm water. The fact that you can undo it with heat makes it invaluable for instrument work. If wood glue is your daily driver, this is the classic Cadillac. A true luthier’s best friend.” — Praying to the car gods

I am in the process of rebuilding an old mandolin. This is apparently the type of glue used for musical instruments. It is very tacky and works well. If you use your fingers to spread it,it is harder to get off than normal wood glue. It seems to hold very well, it has a longer drying time, so you have time for multiple clamping.

Great glue for repairing guitars. I ordered this glue so my brother could repair my fathers guitar to pass on.

Used this to fix violin. Did a good job.

I've given up on using PVA glues (white and yellow wood glues) for woodworking unless I need something waterproof. I love using liquid hide glue. It it tacks quickly, has a long working time (30-45 minutes), it's reversible with warm water, and it doesn't interfere with finishing if you miss cleaning some up. Put the bottle in some warm water to thin it out and it spreads into tight spaces beautifully. If I had to find a quibble with this glue, it'd be the shelf life - it lasts only about a year, maybe two. That isn't a problem for me though, since I don't stock up on it - only what I need for use in the next few months. In general, if the glue is still liquid in the bottle, it's likely still usable, but may take more time to set up. Once it does set up it takes time to fully cure. I leave it overnight or for 24 hours before working with the pieces. If you read the labels on PVA glues, you'll see they reach a full cure in 24 hours as well, so that's not a big deal with the liquid hide glue in my mind. Do remember though, this is a water soluble glue, so it's not good for outdoor applications or where it will be subjected to frequent heat and moisture. I also understand hide glue doesn't work in the tropics (too much heat and humidity). I've heard people complain that this glue doesn't have as high a tensile strength as PVA glues. Um, yeah, maybe, or maybe not. But when was the last time you subjected a piece of furniture to X thousand pounds of stress on one of its joints? Hmmm? And if that piece of furniture IS subjected to those kinds of forces, I'd say you've got bigger problems on your hands than potential glue failure. Look, antique furniture was made with hide glue and some of those pieces are hundreds of years old. I'd say that's a fair testament to the glue's ability to do the job. The most difficult part in working with this glue? Finding it. Unless you have a woodworking specialty store near you, it's hit or miss that a store carries this glue. Of the 3 local hardware stores near me, only 1 carries TB Liquid Hide glue. And forget the big box stores - I don't think they even know it exists.