landm42006 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 After a brief absence, I hope to start making straps again. HOwever, the glue I have been using (Tandy "Tanners Bond Contact Cement") in the 8oz can is now a big glop of rubber in the bottom of the can. My question is: 1. Is this the best glue for strap making? 2. Will a "glue pot" help keep my glue lasting longer and what would you reccomend? THanks, Marty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted August 3, 2011 I haven't ever used Tanner's Bond, I use Master's All Purpose, but I think it is more your approach to the glue that matters. I like my glue thinned and apply 2 coats rather than one. I don't think a glue pot will help the glue last longer if you don't use the glue enough. I seal my pot with glue after each use and the vehicle (thinner) still evaporates because I just don't use enough glue. I add thinner every week and totally clean the pot out every couple months and start fresh. If I were in a shop by myself, I would just buy quart cans and thinner, instead of useing a pot. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landm42006 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 I haven't ever used Tanner's Bond, I use Master's All Purpose, but I think it is more your approach to the glue that matters. I like my glue thinned and apply 2 coats rather than one. I don't think a glue pot will help the glue last longer if you don't use the glue enough. I seal my pot with glue after each use and the vehicle (thinner) still evaporates because I just don't use enough glue. I add thinner every week and totally clean the pot out every couple months and start fresh. If I were in a shop by myself, I would just buy quart cans and thinner, instead of useing a pot. Kevin Would I use plain old paint thinner to keep the glue fresh, or is there a specific thinner for this kind of glue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 4, 2011 It depends on the type of glue, and what that specific glue uses as its solvent. For example: Weldwood uses tolulene and acetone as solvents, so that's what I should use to thin it. Barge uses Xylene as its solvent, so using tolulene/acetone might not work. If in question, you can look up the MSDS for any product, and identify the VOCs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
