leather weld

[tashabear]

How long does this stuff take to cure?

Also, I'm using it to mount beads on pins into the edge of a strap. I want to bore holes in the strap, but the hole is larger than the pin (I've done a test piece, but while I'm waiting for it to set I thought I'd ask). Will the Leather Weld adhere to the pin, or should I use Krazy Glue?

Edited September 24, 2008 by tashabear

[wildrose]

I use leatherweld almost exclusively for gluing leather to wood on my projects. I press the piece under weight for a couple hours to finish "setting". I find that works for me. In your situation, well, I'm not sure. I'd likely give it a try first, and as a backup go with the Crazy Glue.

[tashabear]

I use leatherweld almost exclusively for gluing leather to wood on my projects. I press the piece under weight for a couple hours to finish "setting". I find that works for me. In your situation, well, I'm not sure. I'd likely give it a try first, and as a backup go with the Crazy Glue.

Yeah, the pin pulled right out, so I'm going to go with the Krazy Glue. Thanks, though!

[Drac]

try using the gel control super glue by loctite.

[tashabear]

try using the gel control super glue by loctite.

Next time. I have the Krazy Glue in hand; I'd have to go out and find the stuff you're recommending.

[Drac]

walmart and home depot carry it. you can probably find it at lowe's and office depot too. I like it coz it holds well and it's easier to get just the riiiight amount out easily. I'm one of those who always end up squeezing a tube too much and suddenly there's glue everywhere. plus this stuff stays put where ya put it.

[tashabear]

walmart and home depot carry it. you can probably find it at lowe's and office depot too. I like it coz it holds well and it's easier to get just the riiiight amount out easily. I'm one of those who always end up squeezing a tube too much and suddenly there's glue everywhere. plus this stuff stays put where ya put it.

The Krazy Glue I have has a brush applicator, so it's really not an issue.

[Drac]

oo! is it the one that's colored purple until it dries and it's clear? I used that one before the gel stuff came out. it was pretty good stuff too. I just hated having to brush, dip, brush, dip, brush, dip... *L*

[tashabear]

oo! is it the one that's colored purple until it dries and it's clear? I used that one before the gel stuff came out. it was pretty good stuff too. I just hated having to brush, dip, brush, dip, brush, dip... *L*

That's the stuff. It's not that big a deal; there are only six pearls going on the points of this coronet. I'm actually done with it now, but it was so nerve-wracking drilling the holes for the pins that I'm wiped out. There will be pictures later.