Bardge or Master

[craftsman827]

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

[hidepounder]

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

[rustyriggin]

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.

[BillB]

Neither I use plain old rubber cement.

BillB.

[Bob]

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.

[BearMan]

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

[Tkleather1]

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?

[Bree]

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!

[rustyriggin]

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.

[esantoro]

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