Music Trade Review
Issue: 1917 Vol. 64 N. 26 - Page 59
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE INCREASING USE OF VEGETABLE GLUE IN THE TRADE
The Cost of Animal Glue Has Mounted Upward So Rapidly That Piano Manufacturers Are Turn-
ing to Vegetable Glue as a Cheaper and Satisfactory Substitute—No Hot Cauls Necessary
The exceedingly rapid advance in the price of
animal glue is one of the serious problems con-
fronting the manufacturer to-day. In the build-
ting of musical instruments, furniture and prac-
tically every article made of wood, aside from
the rougher grade of boxes, etc., glue plays a
prominent part and is considered one of the
necessary adjuncts of a wood-working shop.
Therefore, when the price of this commodity
left the ranks of the 'teens and skyrocketed to
the forty mark, or thereabouts, the harassed
buyers began to regard the glue question with
a great deal more of respect than they had here-
tofore accorded it. The question naturally
arose, What was the reason for this tremen-
dous jump in prices? And, of course, the an-
swer was plain when one came to consider that
when shoes which formerly sold for $3.50 and
$4 a pair had quietly sneaked up to the $6 and
$7 mark, the natural inference was that hides
were at a premium, and, as glue is popularly
supposed to be a product of hides, why, it was
foolish to ask any more questions. That seemed
to be the simplest answer to the question, and
the question naturally arose, Well, what's to
be done?
To solve the problem, the attention of the
trade was turned to vegetable sources of supply,
with the result that vegetable glue began to be
adopted in place of animal glue, as a cheaper
and as a very satisfactory substitute, says a
writer in Veneers.
The glue itself comes in the form of a whitish
powder, odorless, and with none of the un-
pleasant features of handling incident to the use
of animal glue. It is mixed with either warm
or cold water, preferably slightly warm, and the
mixture—that is, the proportions of water and
glue—varies somewhat according to the mate-
rial and quality of product.
It should be stated in the beginning that this
is essentially a veneer glue, not because it fails
to hold joints properly (it is claimed it has more
durability and greater strength than animal
glue), but because it is so thick it cannot be
spread by hand, and also because it is much
slower in drying than the animal product, re-
quiring about twenty-four hours to harden. It
is true that some firms are using it for joint
work, but they are concerns which have extra
space for the work, also large clamp capacity,
thus allowing the work to stand until fully set.
Some of the points advanced by the makers
and users are that it is especially adaptable for
veneer work on account of its strength, abso-
lute uniformity and weather-resisting qualities.
Work built up with it is heat-proof and resists
the action of the moisture much better than
even the higher grades of animal glue.
It has a high tensile strength, proven by
exhaustive tests, and its covering capacity alone
makes it an attractive proposition, as the makers
claim that one pound of it will cover from 50
to 100 per cent, more surface than one pound
of animal glue.
With this glue no hot cauls are necessary.
This means more stock in the press at no addi-
tional cost. The press may be filled half full
and the pressure put on, then if necessary the
pressure may be released, a caul put on the top
and the press filled and pressure applied without
fear of damaging the contents.
Another argument that will be appreciated
by the handlers is that the temperature of the
room may be kept anywhere that is most, agree-
able. It is also stated that the glue is not
chilled by drafts of cold air, which means that
in summer the windows can be kept open, which
privilege the glue room boys would appreciate
mightily.
Consult the universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions.
GEO. W. BRAUNSDORF, Inc.
Tuners' Trade
Manufacturers ol
Solicited
PAPER, FELT AND CLOTH PUNCHINGS
BRIDLE STRAPS, FIBRE WASHERS AND BRIDGES
FOR PIANOS, ORGANS AND PLAYER ACTIONS
Jard tc and r pr a ™e pI ii 8 t
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
GFGOEPEL*C0
137 E A S T 13^ ST.
NEW
YORK
CHENEY CO. EMPLOYES BUY BONDS
The A. C. Cheney Piano Action Co., Castle-
ton-on-Hudson, N. Y., announces with pride that
90 per cent, of the employes of the company's
factory have subscribed for Liberty Bonds dur-
ing the recent campaign. The allotment of bonds
for Castleton was $20,000, and the amount sub-
scribed was $86,000, the largest single sub-
scription being for $5,000.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturers of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
"New York Office and Sample Room
Grand Central Palace Bldg.
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
G. H. VAUGHAN, Eastern Representative
Office and Factory: 422430 East 53d Street, New York
T H E COMSTOCK, C H E N E Y & CO., IV0RYT0N - C0NN
MANUFACTURERS:
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
Established 1853
GRUBB & KOSEGARTEN BROS.
Manufacturers ol HIGH GRADE
PIANO-FORTE ACTIONS
NASSAU, Rensselaer County. N. Y.
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
M.nuLc.urer.
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Keys, Actions. Hammers, Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
131 to 147 Broadway
-
-
-
CAMBRIPGEPORT. MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Manufacturer* of a
Complete Line of Piano Action Hardware
Brasi Flanges, Damper Rodt, Special Capstan Screws,
Bracket and Ball Bolts. Key Pins, Regulating Brackets
and Specialties.
WHITE, SON COMPANY
Manufacturers
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
S30-540 ATLANTIC AVENUE
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES—WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth Street
N E W YORK
BOSTON. MASS.
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
*M _ . . « « . « — «t (PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
Manufacturers of 4 eiGH-GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTLETON. NEW YORK
55
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE INCREASING USE OF VEGETABLE GLUE IN THE TRADE
The Cost of Animal Glue Has Mounted Upward So Rapidly That Piano Manufacturers Are Turn-
ing to Vegetable Glue as a Cheaper and Satisfactory Substitute—No Hot Cauls Necessary
The exceedingly rapid advance in the price of
animal glue is one of the serious problems con-
fronting the manufacturer to-day. In the build-
ting of musical instruments, furniture and prac-
tically every article made of wood, aside from
the rougher grade of boxes, etc., glue plays a
prominent part and is considered one of the
necessary adjuncts of a wood-working shop.
Therefore, when the price of this commodity
left the ranks of the 'teens and skyrocketed to
the forty mark, or thereabouts, the harassed
buyers began to regard the glue question with
a great deal more of respect than they had here-
tofore accorded it. The question naturally
arose, What was the reason for this tremen-
dous jump in prices? And, of course, the an-
swer was plain when one came to consider that
when shoes which formerly sold for $3.50 and
$4 a pair had quietly sneaked up to the $6 and
$7 mark, the natural inference was that hides
were at a premium, and, as glue is popularly
supposed to be a product of hides, why, it was
foolish to ask any more questions. That seemed
to be the simplest answer to the question, and
the question naturally arose, Well, what's to
be done?
To solve the problem, the attention of the
trade was turned to vegetable sources of supply,
with the result that vegetable glue began to be
adopted in place of animal glue, as a cheaper
and as a very satisfactory substitute, says a
writer in Veneers.
The glue itself comes in the form of a whitish
powder, odorless, and with none of the un-
pleasant features of handling incident to the use
of animal glue. It is mixed with either warm
or cold water, preferably slightly warm, and the
mixture—that is, the proportions of water and
glue—varies somewhat according to the mate-
rial and quality of product.
It should be stated in the beginning that this
is essentially a veneer glue, not because it fails
to hold joints properly (it is claimed it has more
durability and greater strength than animal
glue), but because it is so thick it cannot be
spread by hand, and also because it is much
slower in drying than the animal product, re-
quiring about twenty-four hours to harden. It
is true that some firms are using it for joint
work, but they are concerns which have extra
space for the work, also large clamp capacity,
thus allowing the work to stand until fully set.
Some of the points advanced by the makers
and users are that it is especially adaptable for
veneer work on account of its strength, abso-
lute uniformity and weather-resisting qualities.
Work built up with it is heat-proof and resists
the action of the moisture much better than
even the higher grades of animal glue.
It has a high tensile strength, proven by
exhaustive tests, and its covering capacity alone
makes it an attractive proposition, as the makers
claim that one pound of it will cover from 50
to 100 per cent, more surface than one pound
of animal glue.
With this glue no hot cauls are necessary.
This means more stock in the press at no addi-
tional cost. The press may be filled half full
and the pressure put on, then if necessary the
pressure may be released, a caul put on the top
and the press filled and pressure applied without
fear of damaging the contents.
Another argument that will be appreciated
by the handlers is that the temperature of the
room may be kept anywhere that is most, agree-
able. It is also stated that the glue is not
chilled by drafts of cold air, which means that
in summer the windows can be kept open, which
privilege the glue room boys would appreciate
mightily.
Consult the universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions.
GEO. W. BRAUNSDORF, Inc.
Tuners' Trade
Manufacturers ol
Solicited
PAPER, FELT AND CLOTH PUNCHINGS
BRIDLE STRAPS, FIBRE WASHERS AND BRIDGES
FOR PIANOS, ORGANS AND PLAYER ACTIONS
Jard tc and r pr a ™e pI ii 8 t
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
GFGOEPEL*C0
137 E A S T 13^ ST.
NEW
YORK
CHENEY CO. EMPLOYES BUY BONDS
The A. C. Cheney Piano Action Co., Castle-
ton-on-Hudson, N. Y., announces with pride that
90 per cent, of the employes of the company's
factory have subscribed for Liberty Bonds dur-
ing the recent campaign. The allotment of bonds
for Castleton was $20,000, and the amount sub-
scribed was $86,000, the largest single sub-
scription being for $5,000.
The Ohio Veneer Co.
CINCINNATI, O.
Importers and Manufacturers of Figured
Mahogany and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
"New York Office and Sample Room
Grand Central Palace Bldg.
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
G. H. VAUGHAN, Eastern Representative
Office and Factory: 422430 East 53d Street, New York
T H E COMSTOCK, C H E N E Y & CO., IV0RYT0N - C0NN
MANUFACTURERS:
Piano-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
Established 1853
GRUBB & KOSEGARTEN BROS.
Manufacturers ol HIGH GRADE
PIANO-FORTE ACTIONS
NASSAU, Rensselaer County. N. Y.
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
M.nuLc.urer.
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Towers Above
All Others
Keys, Actions. Hammers, Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
131 to 147 Broadway
-
-
-
CAMBRIPGEPORT. MASS.
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Manufacturer* of a
Complete Line of Piano Action Hardware
Brasi Flanges, Damper Rodt, Special Capstan Screws,
Bracket and Ball Bolts. Key Pins, Regulating Brackets
and Specialties.
WHITE, SON COMPANY
Manufacturers
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
S30-540 ATLANTIC AVENUE
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
457 WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES—WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth Street
N E W YORK
BOSTON. MASS.
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
*M _ . . « « . « — «t (PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
Manufacturers of 4 eiGH-GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTLETON. NEW YORK
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