GG's

To my mind, the single most important property needed in glue used to repair
wooden tool chests and tool cases is NON-CORROSIVITY.  Most plastics and glues
outgas or exude substances harmful to steel.

( Go ahead, change my mind! )

I'm not inclined to use anything except the most traditional hide glue, sans any
additives or preservatives.

"Plus One" on the necessity of reversibility.

John Ruth
Metuchen NJ
Let's just say that if it smells like vinegar, it likely contains acetic acid.
Etc.