Bardge or Master

[Tkleather1]

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.

Thanks I will have to pick some up and give it a try.

[Bob]

The weldwood glue that we buy here in Canada is solvent based. It seems to dry quickly. Only thing is if your doing alot, open the windows some for fresh air.

[UKRay]

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!

I'm with you Bree - I've got a couple of gallons of original formula Barge stashed away and will re-appraise the situation when that runs out.

[SteveBrambley]

What type of adhesive is Barge? Neoprene? PVA? Other? Can't say that I have ever heard of it.

Is it available in the UK?

Steve

[rickybobby]

I use Masters. It is $32.00gal. and is very strong. I thin it about 30% with acetone, spreads even, flat and fast.

When thinning with acetone it takes about 10 minutes to mix completely.

[UKRay]

Steve, It is a contact adhesive. Available through Tandy UK - or was...

Much like Evo-Stick but a tad tougher. Thixofix is similar.

Thanks muchly for the needles - the package arrived this morning. I'll give them a try when I get home tonight.

Ray

What type of adhesive is Barge? Neoprene? PVA? Other? Can't say that I have ever heard of it.

Is it available in the UK?

Steve

[SteveBrambley]

Steve, It is a contact adhesive. Available through Tandy UK - or was...

Much like Evo-Stick but a tad tougher. Thixofix is similar.

Thanks muchly for the needles - the package arrived this morning. I'll give them a try when I get home tonight.

Ray

Thanks Ray, sorry I only just found this post!

Steve

[Lobo]

Well, I posted this information some time back and received some scathing responses! You would have thought I was a heretic during the Inquisition for even suggesting this. But, here goes once again.

I have used Tanners Bond with good results for several years (installing holster linings, assembling holsters prior to sewing). A while back, I was in the middle of a production run and ran out of cement, on a weekend of course. I had a bottle of Elmer's Glue All on hand and decided to try it out on a couple of pieces.

Applicator tip is very handy for close work. Cemented up a couple of pieces, dressed and beveled edges, doused in water, wet-formed and cased without problems, finished out the items (including neatsfoot oil and acrylic sealant) and was happy with the results. Strong bond, resists water very well, flexes where necessary with no adverse effects I could determine.

I'm not suggesting that anyone change his normal practice. All I'm saying is that there are alternatives worth looking at.

Elmer's Glue All is NOT the same stuff found in the little bottles used by school children for scrapbooking projects. It is readily available, and as reasonably priced as anything you will find.

[Rayban]

Here's another vote for Weldwood gel.....it's close by at Lowe's and Home Depot, inexpensive, and works very good. I buy it by the qt.

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Well, I use both Weldwood and Barge (original). I like both. It just depends on what I am doing as to what I use. There is one other adheasive that I use in special applications. Durring the racing season here in Mi. I make a lot of billets and stirrup leathers, for the excersize guys at the track. They like the split type with the nylon reinforcement in the middle. For that use, because it is very convenient and quick I use 3M super 77 spray to stick the layers together till I sew them together. As for getting the glue off of your hands, I use some old fashioned laquer thinner on a rag. I know there are people out there that will say all kinds of eco things, but; I was in the automotive paint business since the 60's and used it all my life and it has not been detrimental to my health, and besides, I'm old enough to use the grandfather clause.

Bondo Bob