Members craftsman827 Posted May 24, 2009 Members Report Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) I just thought I would start a topic... I use both Bardge, & master cement on my leather prodjects... I would like to here from all, on which cement yall use, & why... I know the fourmular has changed with the enviormantal issues in todays world. So I want to know your view on this issue. I think other leathercraftpeople would like to here about it also... SO FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR $0.02 in........ PS: Also talk about thinning the cement. ex: how much, how often, & which thinner you use,brand name or generic??? Edited May 24, 2009 by craftsman827 Quote
hidepounder Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 I use both Masters and Barge (original Barge), and like them both. I have a lot of experience with Barge and only a little experience with Masters. I began using Masters when I thought I was not going to be able to the original Barge any longer. It seems to me that Masters drys a lot faster than Barge does, so for me that is one of the things I think about....drying time. When I'm gluing smaller pieces, I usually grab the Masters. I use Barge the most because that's what I have the most experience with. I thin it...probably 10% to 20% depending how long it's been in my bottle. Just enough to be able to spread it evenly. If it's thick and I have a large area to glue, it is difficult to spread evenly. Masters can be thinned also, but I don't have any experience with it yet. I would assume the properties are the same as Barge. I think the Masters may be a little stronger than Barge, and so that is a consideration when I use it also. The more I use the Masters, the more I like it. I have also noticed that when gluing latigo with Barge, I usually have to coat twice, but with Masters, I don't. The bottom line for me is that I like them both and enjoy having the option to use each to my advantage. Bob Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted May 24, 2009 Members Report Posted May 24, 2009 I used to use Barge a few years ago, til I found out about Weldwood. Weldwood is all I use now,and you can get it at any hardware store. It says right on the can that it works on leather....and it DOES. It runs about $6.00 a pint. Just my .02. Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
Contributing Member BillB Posted May 24, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted May 24, 2009 Neither I use plain old rubber cement. BillB. Quote Bill B. Nead
Bob Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 I've been using weldwood for more than 15 years. It works fine, drys fast enough and sticks good. The best part is that it's 22.00$ for a gallon. I have a new can of masters for a year now and still haven't opened it. Go figure, why mess with success. Thats my two bits worth. Quote Bob Goudreault www.kamloopssaddlery.com
BearMan Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Hi All, I've been using Weldwood for several years now. It works good, it's cheap, & it's readily available. Only problem I've found is, I don't know of anything to get it off my fingers, when I get messy. Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members Tkleather1 Posted May 25, 2009 Members Report Posted May 25, 2009 I used to use Barge a few years ago, til I found out about Weldwood. Weldwood is all I use now,and you can get it at any hardware store. It says right on the can that it works on leather....and it DOES. It runs about $6.00 a pint. Just my .02. I was at lowes today and was looking at the weldwood but I wasnt sure wich one to buy. One of them was a red can that said it was a gel solution and the other one was in a green can that said it was more eco friendly. of course huh. any way wich one do you use? Quote Tim Worley TK-Leather If you don't ask and dont try how are you gonna learn anything?
Bree Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Barge for me. I like the original Barge. I have a good supply and will keep using it until I am out. Then I will reevaluate. I use whatever I have to be honest! LOL! Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Members rustyriggin Posted May 25, 2009 Members Report Posted May 25, 2009 I used the GEL weldwood at first, but it is pretty thick. The eco friendly stuff is alot thinner and easier to spread. Also I messed up on a previous post, it cost about $6.00 a QUART not a pint. Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
esantoro Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Hi All, I've been using Weldwood for several years now. It works good, it's cheap, & it's readily available. Only problem I've found is, I don't know of anything to get it off my fingers, when I get messy. Ed That's a good sign that it sticks well to your own skin. I think I'll look more into using it. ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
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