Trying to keep glue at the correct temperature in water on the stove was infuriating, I wanted to concentrate on the piano repair not the stove. Searching around many folk on the internet seemed to have looked for solutions other than expensive and infrequently sold glue pots... they've tried adapted coffee-warmers, mini stoves, all sorts.
I thought I'd post that I realised the enthusiasm amongst some of the population for waxing beauty treatments (debateable) & hair extensions seems to have resulted in a plethora of very cheap heating devices on ebay and suchlike, requiring no adaption. Google seemed to think the temperature range of wax was similar, so I gave it a go. Amongst the ridiculously titled things for sale, I selected one called 'Wax Pot Waxing Heater Warmer Hair Removal Depilatory Paraffin Beauty' ...though glue wasn't mentioned.
It looked like it would be something middle of the road (proper thermostat, 15-80 degrees C) and a reasonable size for £22. Trying it, it seems to keep temperature to within about 1 degree. I was really pleasantly surprised. Anyhow, just mentioning in case anyone is in a similar position and has a few repairs to do... though to be honest I'm not sure what a professional pot actually intended for glue would do differently.
