Leather glue

[Thadrick]

 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.

[Ferg]

I use contact cement all the time for gluing my leather projects. 

[HandyDave]

That weldwood contact cement is pretty much all I use. Even a couple odd projects that didn't get sewn after gluing it holds. The trick like alot of other glues is the set time before sticking pieces together. Spread it on both pieces that's going together and let it set for 20 minutes or so till it doesn't even really feel tacky anymore. Then you want be able to pull 2 pieces apart without damage. I buy it by the gallon from lowes or home depot home improvement stores. It's cheaper in store then most places online.

[kgg]

2 hours ago, Thadrick said:

It sure is a lot less expensive than what Ive been buying now that infation is effecting my leather glue prices.

I use good fashion contact cement. I don't think the brand name really matters much. What I have found that bests works for me and gives me the best holding is to apply one coat on the flesh (fuzzy) side of the pieces, let dry then add a second coat until dry (about 10 -15 minutes), mate the two pieces, use a roller to evenly press the pieces together, clamp or weight down the pieces and let sit for 12-24 hours.

My theory is the first coat of contact cement sinks into the fibres and binds them together. The second coat holds both surfaces permanently together. I have found sometimes with only one coat of contact cement the two pieces can be pulled apart. 

kgg

[bland]

I use the red can Weldwood for most projects.  It is good for most applications.  I also use wood glue Titebond or other brands for some other things. 

 

[DoogMeister]

Same here. Weldwood contact cement.  Do have plenty of good ventilation when using.

[Thadrick]

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