Our hand-made brass gluepot. A craftsman's tool of heirloom quality! It gives us great pride to present our exclusive hand-made brass luthier's gluepot

• Specially designed by a master luthier to the exact requirements for heating hide glue used by traditional violin, lute and guitar makers, as well as for fine workers in wood inlay, decorative veneering and marquetry.
• Hand-crafted of hammered brass, highly polished, with an ornate lid and brass wire handles. Destined to be an heirloom and centerpiece.
• Electric Gluepot Warmer, available separately, keeps the glue workable at exact temperatures.

The finest specialty woodworkers have relied for centuries on the unique qualities of hot hide glue in their work. Even with the advent of modern epoxies, yellow glues and cyanoacrylates, hot hide glue's special properties and strength make it irreplaceable in instrument making. Besides being an indispensable tool for the finest detailed woodwork, the exquisite highly ornamented appearance of this wonderful little gluepot ranks it as the finest choice of gift item for craftsman or non-craftsman alike. Hand crafted of hammered brass, highly polished, and fit with its precious ornate lid and delicate brass wire handles- in your workshop or on your coffee table, it is sure to provoke comment and conversation Indeed, it looks almost too pretty to use. But make no mistake---the Traditional Brass Luthier's Gluepot is made to be used! Rugged and heavily built, it will be part of your family for many generations, a memorial to the honored craftsmen who used it. Weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. Packaged weight: 1 lb. 8.5 oz. Outer diam: 4" Height (with lid): 4" Height (without lid): 3.25" Capacity inner pot: 3 oz. Capacity of water jacket (outer pot): 18 oz. Price of Glue Pot (alone) 79.50

Glue Pot and Warmer combination (shipping discount) $96.50

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About Hot Hide Glue Hide glue has been used for over 4000 years. Egyptian tomb paintings document the manufacture of hide glue, and the exquisite furniture found therein is a monument to its effectiveness. The special qualities that make it continue to be essential in instrument work are its flexibility in application, its ability to be reworked if necessary, its extremely high strength and resistance to heat, and its virtual invisibility in most woodworking applications. Hide glue is generally supplied in granulated form. It is mixed with a small amount of cold water, and heated gently. Although the glue pot is nominally a “double boiler,” that term is misleading in that the glue must never be allowed to boil. It is heated only to between 140° and 150° F. (This is generally the hottest temperature into which at you can dip your finger—or press it against the outside of the pot—for one full second without burning yourself.) Water can be added carefully if necessary, until the glue runs off the brush. Different consistencies may be desired for different applications. For purists, more complete information is provided with the glue pot! Story of the MusiCaravan Traditional Brass Gluepot © Hank Levin 2005All Rights Reserved