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Title: Resorcinol Shelf life
Post by: frank bullitt on February 22, 2009, 02:57:00 PM

I have the DAP brand, anyone know if it would be any good? Thought about doing a test run. It's about 18 years old. That's about how long it's been since I spliced any osage!

Title: Re: Resorcinol Shelf life
Post by: Roy Steele on February 22, 2009, 03:31:00 PM

Theres only one way to find out.

Title: Re: Resorcinol Shelf life
Post by: Walt Francis on February 22, 2009, 07:30:00 PM

I believe the shelf life of Resorcinol is one year.  I have used some when it was three years old without any problems, but I kept it in the frig whenever it wasn't being used.  Personally I wouldn't use th estuff you have.

Title: Re: Resorcinol Shelf life
Post by: frank bullitt on February 22, 2009, 08:24:00 PM

Thanks Walt and Roy for your replys! I was sure that I had heard it was short lived. I think Gary Davis had said this. I'm not sure how long it sat on the shelf when I bought it,no experation date. Have you ever checked the dates on  liquid hide glues, tite bonds or other glues? It might suprise you, thanks gentlemen!