TZHunter Report post Posted February 8, 2012 Where can I find an empty bottle with a built-in brush attached to the screw-on lid. .. for spreading Contact Cement more easily? I have found the contact cement sold in a small jar with brush, but would prefer to purchase additional empty bottles/brushes, and refill with contact cement purchased in quart or gallon. Much Thanks ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob A Report post Posted February 8, 2012 I just got one from Springfield Leather although I'm sure others carry a similar bottle. The one I have is 16oz and the brush is adjustable up and down in the lid so you can set it to where you want. You can also get replacement brushes as well. Hope this helps. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 8, 2012 http://stleather.com/ Down the left side, click "Adhesives", you can get the jar and the rubber cement. I've used it for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TZHunter Report post Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks to both of you, those are exactly what I was looking for and wasn't able to locate !! Love this site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sovran81 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 I use paper cups and acid brushes for soldering. You learn quickly how much glue to pour into the cup, The brushes are 20 for a buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TZHunter Report post Posted February 9, 2012 I am not familiar with those brushes for soldering, where can they be purchased, or can you provide a link to a picture or more info? Thanks for this inexpensive alternative also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Oh, and in case you're about to have these other questions (or someone else is) about S-T Leather ... I buy all of my Fiebing's spirit dyes through them. Years of painless ... no problems. Their kidskin lining (Stock 3777) is beautiful stuff. Lots of available colors (though I always get the brown and/or black), about 1 1/2-2 oz, smooth but strong -- great lining for wallets, clutches, ;bags, other small stuff. Skins are about 5 sq ft each. I have yet to find anyone selling anything this nice for anywhere NEAR this price. I've used their contact cement (permanent) for a long time. It's a bit cheaper than some (and WAY cheaper than Tandy's whatevertheycallit) and you CAN'T pull it apart once it's stuck down. And last but not least, no - I don't work for them, I don't know anyone who does, and I don't get a commission for saying all this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TZHunter Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Well, just by searching on Ebay, I see the type of brush that you are talking about . Where are you able to get them for 20 for a buck, or at least where's the best place you've found to get yours? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sovran81 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Well, just by searching on Ebay, I see the type of brush that you are talking about . Where are you able to get them for 20 for a buck, or at least where's the best place you've found to get yours? Thanks! I got them from the last place I worked. Bought them at cost in a box of 100. While I was at lowes yesterday I checked on the price there. $1.50 for 5. Still not to bad for disposable use when doing a couple different glue ups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fortysomething Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Check at Harbor Freight Tools. Just saw them there for $2.99 for a package of 36. Here is a link to the site. http://www.harborfre...lt?q=acid+brush They also have brick-and-mortar stores. If they're near enough you might save shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TZHunter Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Joe, Thanks for checking even at Lowes. . . and since leatherwork is just a hobby for me, I wouldn't need tons of these...I appreciate this inexpensive/disposable option. fortysomething, thanks for the HarborFreight option...that gets them down to 10 cents if I can get them without shipping...Even on Ebay price there is a lowest cost of about 15 cents/each if you buy 144. Thanks ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triage1998 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 Are the Alco teflon contact cement pots worth it over just the plastic ones? https://www.tandylea...ature=Product_8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted February 10, 2012 I have two of those I got from Springfield Leather. We use them when we are doing serious production work making the same thing over and over and doing a lot of gluing. As production slows down (we do things that don't require constant trips to the pot), we use the screw plastic ones we got again from Springfield. For Rubber Cement (acid free paper cement) we use amber glass bottles we got once upon a moon from Best-Test, I have since seen them make plastic ones, and can't be sure they still make the glass ones. The bottles seem a little easier to use occasionally, you can pour in a little thinner and shake them up. Not so with the Alco pot, well, I haven't tried anyway. Art Are the Alco teflon contact cement pots worth it over just the plastic ones? https://www.tandylea...ature=Product_8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex K Report post Posted February 13, 2012 Where can I find an empty bottle with a built-in brush attached to the screw-on lid. .. for spreading Contact Cement more easily? I have found the contact cement sold in a small jar with brush, but would prefer to purchase additional empty bottles/brushes, and refill with contact cement purchased in quart or gallon. Much Thanks ! I thought you were looking for this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC3 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Zack White has what you're looking for. In plastic and in glass. Get the glass bottle. It's easier to clean up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
