Magna Tac 809 from Beacon

[esantoro]

I'm always looking for a better glue for prepping 5/6 oz chrome tan and veg tan leather bag seams prior to stitching. Contact cement doesn't work because I need to put a light bead on only one piece of leather and then have about 10 minutes to position and reposition the two or three layers. White glue works well for straight seams, but for gusset corners I could use a stronger glue that doesn't require a large bead line.

I've seen a glue called magna tac 809 from Beacon at my local crafts store. It is clear and is more viscous than any contact cement I've used. Does anyone have experience with this glue and know if it provides a strong hold? Or what about Gorilla glue?

Thanks,

Ed

[Rawhide]

I don't know much about the magna tac glue, but the gorilla glue expands as it cures and doesn't cure clear. Especially if there is moisture present. It will hold just about anything, but I would definitely do some experimentation with it first.

Marlon

[gtwister09]

I use traditional Gorilla glue (They have a super glue as well as a new wood glue) a lot but not on leather. As Marlon stated it has two issues. It doesn't dry clear and it expands. There is also Weldbond that a lot of people use. It's water soluble and not flammable. I have also thinned it and used it as a primer. The Magna Tac is defintely flammable and has to be thinned with acetone. Check out the glue selection from the Magna Tac people here (Craft Glue Slection) and Weldbond here (Weldbond) to determine what fits your needs. I am sure that there are others.

Regards,

Ben

[esantoro]

I use traditional Gorilla glue (They have a super glue as well as a new wood glue) a lot but not on leather. As Marlon stated it has two issues. It doesn't dry clear and it expands. There is also Weldbond that a lot of people use. It's water soluble and not flammable. I have also thinned it and used it as a primer. The Magna Tac is defintely flammable and has to be thinned with acetone. Check out the glue selection from the Magna Tac people here (Craft Glue Slection) and Weldbond here (Weldbond) to determine what fits your needs. I am sure that there are others.

Regards,

Ben

Thanks, Ben. Weldbond looks very promising. I'll give beacon a call tomorrow. Maybe they can direct me to a specific product. The 809 is rather expensive at $6 for 8 oz.

Ed