Thadrick

Just leave the leather unlaminated?

Thanks guys, Ill try what you suggest and see what works. If no luck maybe Ill have to switch to apholstery? Especially if they keep fading out after only a years time.

That's interesting, After leaving it glued under weight for several hours the table top had an oil slick , I thought it was glue residual but your comment about oil sounds correct. How would I wash 3 sides of leather and how will it effect the color and longevity of the leather? At the present time, it matches the color of my bike seat and graphics perfectly. The last batch of red leather (different brand) I used for bike bags faded to brown in only one summer (it was always protected under a 4duck canvas tarp I built for it except when riding). Will this leather fade to brown or worse yet pink if I wash the oil out?

I ordered some of this https://tandyleather.com/products/designer-smooth-side?variant=45452955418755 in candy apple red to make bags for my dirt bike. Why won't glue stick to it? It's fairly thin so I'm doubling the leather rough side glued to rough side but the glue doesn't hold. I'm using weldwood glue and has been working well on other leathers. Why not working on this?

Thank you sir, it really turned out nice.

Would you mind if I gave that a try sometime this winter? It would be for my personal use and experience, I don't sell anything I make.

That's exactly how I do it. Leaving the welt sticking out a tad so when it's all sewn up, just sand off the extra for a nice edge.

Once again,outstanding work! You must use an air gun for dying?

Next they'll be outlawing chain saws. Lol

OK? So are you guys popping the lid on wildwood glue each time you use it or are you transferring the glue to a different container and using a different type of applicator? I've been using barge quart cans with the applicator and a pair of channel lock pliers to get it open every time I need it. Is their a different more convenient method?

Thanks, I guess I'll have to give it a try.

Has anyone thought about using formica construction glue for leather projects? https://www.amazon.com/00271-Weldwood-Original-Contact-Cement/dp/B0006MXRY8/ref=pd_sim_d_sccl_3_1/147-4836112-0706438?pd_rd_w=2UpNv&content-id=amzn1.sym.3a852a98-d65f-4301-9bd0-9b589b14d1ef&pf_rd_p=3a852a98-d65f-4301-9bd0-9b589b14d1ef&pf_rd_r=WJZQ74S5S0KPDW4F7P4X&pd_rd_wg=EB4bj&pd_rd_r=362984e1-6bb4-4088-b07b-c23adb755617&pd_rd_i=B0006MXRY8&th=1 It sure is a lot less expensive than what Ive been buying now that infation is effecting my leather glue prices.

I like it! I especially like the finish.

Thats pretty cool

Thank you. Should be able to improve the looks with a little more time than an hour also? Winters coming so maybe lots of time to expand on the idea.