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giltzow

Post subject: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:07 pm

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Hi All

I have some fish glue that is apx. 8 months old and there looks to be some separation. Picture below. Before I get in touch with Lee Valley about this, has anyone seen this? Is it normal and I should just stir/shake it back up? It has been in my temperature and humidity controlled shop for the entire time. Thanks - Mike

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Josh H

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:16 pm

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Hi Michael,

I use fish glue all the time and do notice that it will separate a bit when left sitting for a long time. I go through a pile of this stuff and my bottles never last more than 3 months before they are used up, so I've never seen them separate like your. My guess is that if you stir it up you'll be fine. It does have a shelf life of around 2 years. If I grab a new bottle that has been sitting a while I will tip it up and down several times or give it a quick stir.

My guess is you are ok to keep using it, but maybe some others can add there thoughts as well.

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Josh H

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:17 pm

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Also here is a link to the manufacturers website.

https://www.norlandprod.com/fishgel/hightack.html

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Colin North

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:14 am

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Michael. note the Storability - Excellent (Freeze-Thaw Stable)
I split my bottle up, and store them in the freezer.
In small plastic bottles, it only takes a coffee break for one to be ready to go.
(Same for my made up Hide glue)

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Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:55 am

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I've had that happen multiple times and just shake it up. Works for me.

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:22 am

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Fish glue should always be shaken or stirred well before use, as it does settle and separate.

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giltzow

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:58 am

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So not really a problem. Thanks to everyone for the response - Mike

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Bob Shanklin

Post subject: Re: Fish Glue Problem?

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:59 pm

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+1 what Waddy said.

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