Old Brown Glue Old Brown Glue Self-Bonding Liquid Hide Glue, 5oz

Excellent glue. It DOES have an expiration date given and it WILL harden post date. If it comes in a smaller quantity, I'll be getting that next time. Didn't use it as much as I anticipated so - My Bad. Sticking power - Excellent. Workability - Excellent. Drying time - I leave any glue overnight, so? Thickness - warm honey'ish. Not too runny - has some body to it. Versatility - it's wood glue... what can I say? It's for wood.... only. Has a small, nozzle tip for direct application or you can squeeze it out into a container for brushing. I glued quite a number of furniture projects with this product. Works best in a warmer environment (50degrees +)... really stiff below that. I've literally used a hairdryer on high temp to warm it for use. If you do much furniture repair, it's a great product to use just keep the shop warm and the glue room temp or above.

I recently purchased the Old Brown Glue Self-Bonding Liquid Hide Glue, 20oz, and it has quickly become my go-to adhesive for woodworking! This glue is a dream to work with—its liquid hide glue formula is easy to apply, spreads smoothly, and provides a strong, reliable bond that’s perfect for furniture repairs and fine woodworking projects. I’ve used it on several projects, including restoring an antique chair and assembling a custom wooden box, and the results have been outstanding. The glue sets up nicely, giving me enough working time to position pieces perfectly, and it dries to a rock-solid bond that holds up beautifully. I also love that it’s reversible with heat and moisture, which makes future repairs a breeze without damaging the wood. The 20oz bottle is a great size for frequent use, and the consistency is just right—no mess or clumping. As someone who values traditional woodworking techniques, I appreciate the authentic hide glue formula that delivers professional-grade results. If you’re a woodworker looking for a high-quality, versatile glue, Old Brown Glue is an absolute must-have. Highly recommend!

I purchased this to repair an 1842 Springfield Civil War era rifle. I wouldn't repair it if not necessary. It's in bad shape. This type of glue has a long history of repairs of this type.

Ive been building and repairing guitars for longer than ill admit to. This is hands down the best there is. Very smooth, consistant, and easy to work with. No surprises. With hide glue, the viscosity and workable time are dependent on temperature. Without actually timing it, i felt like I had more time than other glue's I've used in the past. There are a lot of other hide glue's out there, Old Brown is better.

Good option between fish glue and hot hide glue.

I'm new to using this glue; I usually use hide glue made from flakes. This is almost the same, and a good deal more convenient. It has about the same open time.

The Old Brown glue works. Reassembled a Danish modern rosewood chair flawlessly with heated (~140 F) glue. Considering that there were twelve, joints that, by their nature, have to be assembled simultaneously and swiftly clamped, the working time was adequate. Cleanup with water was effortless perhaps because the finished surfaces had been lightly waxed. The results are very good. A feature of Old Brown glue is that the expiration date is stamped on the container in the gap left when the label was wrapped around the container. This user missed it which is why he had to edit this review. The big advantage to a soluble glue (like hide glue or Old Brown glue) is that it seems like no glued joint lasts forever -- not the robust Titebond, white glue, epoxy (a fools errand, indeed) and the whole spectrum of gorilla products. When it comes time to open the item up and re-glue it you'll benefit most from a soluble hide glue or Old Brown. A syringe and alcohol (first check if the finish will tolerate your alcohol and stay away from "rubbing alcohol" which may contain oils) or water applied carefully to the joint will eventually weaken the hide glue and ultimately (could take days of regular reapplication) free the joint. [A dead blow mallet and a light touch is handy when opening joints.] The alternative is hours picking out dowels or, heaven forbid, making a fresh double tenon. Even though Old Brown works as it should and is undeniably handy., this user is likely to go back to cooking hide glue so it's "fresh" at each use -- no use going through the sheer terror of a complex glue up & clamping only to discover that the packaged glue had expired...

This glue is perfect for antique furniture. Easy to use. Holds for years

Ready made hide glue from a well known name. Best stored in the fridge then put irequired amount nto a suitable container to be healed in a bath of just boiled water to heat through. If you require a glue that can be reversed then you can't beat this.

Ideal for repairs to old furniture. Currently working on early 18th chairs and this grips strongly as described. Just need to heat it in a mug of hot water (I replaced the water with more hot after 10mins or so). So far holding up really well

Good to work with

Good product, when container warmed in hot water. Matches well with old glue.

Next to worthless in cold climates, the second it touches a workpiece it goes colder than a witches tit. I'm sure it's great in warm climates but with no means to warm up my workpiece it is unusable.