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   blewcrowe | May 16, 2008 10:24pm | #1

   Most will work, even the simplest, all the way from Elmers to Titebond.

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   cherryjohn | May 19, 2008 01:14am | #4

   I always use Elmers white unless I need waterproof then I go to Tite Bond 111.  Both have long set up times for the frequent mistakes i seem to have to correct.  And Elmers white is not expensiveWicked Decent Woodworks

   (oldest woodworking shop in NH)

   Rochester NH

   " If the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy........yessa!"

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   dherzig | May 16, 2008 11:17pm | #2

   Considering that it is an antique, you might use liquid hide glue. Available at most hardware stores. Just check the expiration date to be sure it is still good.

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   forestgirl | May 18, 2008 06:34am | #3

   Tightbond III will give you more "open time" than the other usualy suspects at the hardware store, and if you happen to live in a cold climate, will be workable at colder temps next winter than the others.

   I like the suggestion to use hide glue, and 'twere it me, that's probably what I'd do, but it's very difficult to find fresh stuff in the stores.  Perhaps you have a Woodcraft or Rockler nearby?  They'd have flakes even if they don't have fresh liquid.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   KiddervilleAcres | May 19, 2008 07:35pm | #5

   If you're restoring then that means to me it's either/or old or an antique.  Either way, I'd recommend hide glue.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!