Knox Glue

[Fox]

I haven't been able to find much info as far as how to mix up Knox glue. what ratio of water to powder, and do I need to heat it like normal hide glue?

[bradsmith2010]

just heat it like normal glue, Bowanarrow has a formula, I cant remember it,,
I have always just mixed till I get the thickness I want,,but Im sure if you message him he would help,,

[Fox]

Thanks brad 

[Hawkdancer]

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible !
Hawkdancer

[Fox]

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible !
Hawkdancer

makes me think twice when im eating jello.... hmmm i could be hefting some arrows with this here goo 

[bradsmith2010]

ok Fox,Im starting a sinew bow today,, got the glues melted and gonna put the first layer on, where are you at,,

[mmattockx]

I haven't been able to find much info as far as how to mix up Knox glue. what ratio of water to powder, and do I need to heat it like normal hide glue?

I used Knox gelatin for the first time last year. I think the water:powder ratio was about 1:1 for a fairly thick slurry. You can fine tune it from there to whatever consistency you desire.

Yes, it needs to be heated. I used a washed out tuna can floating in the water in the pot to smooth out the heating of the glue. After I was done I covered the tuna can and put it in the freezer to keep. I have used it once since then and it worked fine with no noticeable ill effects from being frozen.

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible !

If you end up too thin you can just let it simmer in the pot for a while and it will thicken up as the moisture evaporates off.


Mark

[Fox]

Thanks mmattockx!

[Fox]

ok Fox,Im starting a sinew bow today,, got the glues melted and gonna put the first layer on, where are you at,,

brad just sinewed it today not sure how it went. check out my other thread...

[Marc St Louis]

I believe I used to use 1/4 cup per packet

[Fox]

Thanks Marc... that’s what I ended up using just about