Thinning Barge And Using A Glue Pot

[toasty1435]

So currently i use Barge but it is the tube type. I try to mix it best i cant by squeezing the tube back and forth and then I apply it to a popsicle stick to smear it on. The glue is usually kind of chunky and extremely stringy. I just recently started hearing about glue pots. Can anyone tell me the purpose of these and whether you usually do or do not thin Barge before you apply it to your project? Thanks!

Edited July 19, 2012 by toasty1435

[electrathon]

It works way better thinned. I have it in a brush can and add thinner to the can.

Aaron

[Rawhide]

Seemed to me that glue pots were always better suited for rubber cement. for my contact cement, I use an old plastic coke bottle with a tiny hole in the cap. I squeeze out what and where I want, and cover the hole with a small scrap of sheeps wool. works great and lasts forever.

[Itch]

I use a glue pot but do not thin it..Lately I have been putting it in a squeeze bottle like the old style mustard and ketchup bottles.In some cases it is easier to handle that way..Depends on the project I would say..Good Luck.

Edited July 19, 2012 by Itch

[Ken Nelson]

I use a glue pot but do not thin it..Lately I have been putting it in a squeeze bottle like the old style mustard and ketchup bottles.In some cases it is easier to handle that way..Depends on the project I would say..Good Luck.

I use a Tandy glue bottle with the brush in the lid. I use thinner. I used a metal glue pot for a while but have better results with the bottle/plastic jar. The lid screws on tight and seems to keep the glue fresh better. Ken

[DoubleC]

Do you just thin it with water? (I rue the day I bought the stuff, want my eco-flo leather cement back :-) Cheryl

[Rawhide]

I stopped using barge a while ago. it's too much of a hassle and very messy. I now use weldwood contact cement. I get it at home depot, it's cheaper and works perfectly.

[DoubleC]

Messy and hassle are it's good points :-) Cheryl

[Sylvia]

No CC.... Barge cement is thinned with a barge cement thinner.

I just use plain old rubber cement when I need to glue. I have some e6000 but I've had much luck with it.

[DoubleC]

I thought that was too easy, LOL. So I'm ordering some eco flo leather cement the beginning of the month, I truly hate this barge, LOL. Have it in my ear before I get something glued. c