Cementing Horsehide

[Colt Hammerless]

I've had a couple of projects with horsehide that in one small part it started coming apart at the edge, and needed to be opened up and re-cemented. I've tried roughing up the flesh side prior to cementing as well as leaving it smooth. Makes no difference. I've used two different kinds of DAP Weldwood contact cement, with the same results. The one I'm using now, is the "original" that I get at walmart in a 16 oz can and is much thinner than the stuff in the 3 oz container (with a brush) that I got at Home Depot. I've followed the instructions, letting a coat soak in, dry for 20 minutes until there was very little to no tackiness, then applying a second coat and waiting another 20, until it was shiny but little to no tackiness, then putting the two pieces together. I then pound and roll on those areas, then place about 50 pounds of weight and let it cure overnight. So, far the areas that needed re-cemented held just fine, but it's a time killer to have to wait at least another day for it to cure again. Am I doing something wrong? Does Barge or something else work better on horsehide than DAP Weldwood contact cement? I'd love to hear what everyone hear uses on horse. So far the stuff I'm using has worked fine on cowhide.

Paul

[joshk]

I use the Tandy contact cement made by Barge and haven't had any issues with horsehide....

[Denster]

Barges or better yet Masters cement will solve your problems.

[jlaudio29]

I use the walmart weldwood contact cement, sometimes it takes good to the horsehide sometimes it does, i lay it on a little heavier then i do with cow buy not much, i for sure do not let it stand for 20 minutes, maybe 5 minutes if that... till most of it starts to get that dryed look and there is still a little glaze in some areas... then once i put the two pieces together i will make sure i press wodn all the edges and all over the middle, and check it after a few minutes to make sure there are no spots coming up. Seems to work great for me. It can be tricky though.

Horsehide pocket holster, i believe this was only one layer of glue used.

[Colt Hammerless]

Thanks for all the responses everyone!