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I agree Todd, there is so much myth attached to HHG and one thing I have notices is how quickly people take to it once they leave that BS behind and actually give it a go and then find themselves wondering what all the fuss and worry was about. Just the ease of clean up alone is reason enough to use HHG where ever you can, also what so many assume to be a negative property of HHG in the limited open time can in fact be such an bonus in many applications. Many times I find the initial tac of HHG to be nearly as good as a second pair of hands, especially when working inside a closed box. And the fact that a well fitting HHG joint will continue to draw itself tighter as it dries even without clamps is just a spiritually significant apparition send at times.

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Kim

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I agree that one of the best reasons to use HHG is that initial tack you get, you can get
quite used to that and find that if you use another glue for some reason, you miss the HHG.
I've been experimenting with fish glue and find a lot of properties I like. It seems to dry
as hard as HHG though I have no evidence to prove that. It cleans up relatively easily but
it does not have that quick tack you get with HHG. It's main advantage seems to be length of open time. Working time is not an issue. But I agree on the HHG, don't make it to difficult,
if you are considering using it, jump in, try a couple of practice glue-ups and enjoy that wonderful smell. Ummmm, HHG

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