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| Author: | crow-duck [ Wed May 12, 2010 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I bought a bottle of fish glue, Norland I think, several years ago and am wondering how long this stuff will be good for. Can't find any info on the bottle or web site. TIA |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Wed May 12, 2010 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I have some that is several years old and still use it. Haven't had a problem yet> |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed May 12, 2010 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I'm with Robbie. I have a 3 year old bottle and have no issues with glue joints. |
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| Author: | GregG [ Wed May 12, 2010 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I have some 3 years old and I think it is fine as my testing showed it held perfectly, though I did order a new bucket recently just to be sure. |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Wed May 12, 2010 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I'm not sure, but I think the LeeValley fish glue is Norland? The LV bottle says "Shelf life = 2years", but this is probably conservative if your shop is cool. I did have some 3-yr old fish glue a while back and I 'downgraded' it to non-guitar jobs, and bought a new bottle. Cheers John |
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| Author: | jsmith [ Wed May 12, 2010 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I ordered a gallon from Norland 2 years ago and just kept most of it in the refrigerator. It's still good. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed May 12, 2010 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I've had it for 3 years and it still keeps sticking. I keep the bulk of the glue in the fridge and use a working 2 oz bottle. One thing that Norland recommends is to stir the glue. I stir the fridge quantity each time before I fill the working bottle. I found that this is important...my tests showed a difference in joint strength. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Thu May 13, 2010 4:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
5 years and counting... |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Thu May 13, 2010 4:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I use the glue from Kremer and it claims a five year shelf life. Colin |
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| Author: | woody b [ Thu May 13, 2010 5:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
I suspect it would start to smell bad when it starts to go bad. I can't back this up with actual experience though. |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Thu May 13, 2010 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
The Fish glue from Kremer used to give a 5 year shelf life. I think my latest batch states (can't quite remember) either 1 or 2 years. Perhaps they are being very cautious. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu May 13, 2010 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fish Glue Shelf Life?? |
Fish glue can be frozen with no ill effects. So if you buy a large quantity put some of it in the freezer in tight sealing containers. Mark it well so no one uses it as gravy! If you have some that is starting to thicken just add some warm water-NOT with Clorine in it -Like some Aquafina( or purified) warmed in the Microwave . Add some & stir till you get as close as you can to the original consistancy. I use it all the time and have a container that is 3 1/2 years old. The stuff is great ! Mike |
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