CHAPTER IV

CORRECT METHODS IN THE GLUE-ROOM

Much waste through faulty methods--importance of correct practice--soak glue in cold water before melting--test glue by water absorption--appliance for water absorption test--melting or dissolving glue--do not heat higher than 150° F.--apply heat indirectly--live steam ruins glue--use thermometer--heat glue slowly--cleaning the melting pot--importance of using copper, brass or aluminum utensils--guard against evaporation--melt only the amount required--importance of cleanliness--keeping the glue-room warm--use by weight--storing--applying glue--securing workers’ co-operation Page 43