What Kind Of Adhesive?

[cudofcow]

So...what kind of adhesive works best? A video on youtube said to get Evo-Stik Timebond, but i dont think they sell that stuff in the states...at least i cant find it at any of the hardware stores around here... What is a leather adhesive i can use?

I found a can of that timebond stuff on ebay but its like 20 bucks... that seems like a lot.

[Chief31794]

There are three different adhesives I use on a regular basis:

For Immediate Permanent Bonding - Tanner's Bond Contact Cement

For Permanent Bonding/with time to adjust (usually works best if clamped until it sets up) - Tanner's Bond Leather Cement

For Temporary Bonding(to glue a cardboard backing to thinner leather when carving, temporary assembly before lacing/stitching) - Tanner's Bond Rubber Cement

Brand isn't important - Rubber Cement can be purchased at office supply stores or Walmart, Contact Cement (normally Weldwood) can be purchased at Home Depot/Lowes, etc. I've never looked for any other kind of leather cement.

Chief

[TwinOaks]

Since you're asking on a leather forum, I'll presume you want to stick leather to something...the question is 'what'?

Leather to leather? See Chief's answer.

Leather to art board? To cloth? I like 3M adhesive sprays. I use the 3M spray to attach liner fabric to wallet backs (thanks KK), and to stick art pieces together.

I've also used it to stick pigskin to vegtan. For thicker or heavy use items, I spread a thin coat of contact cement (Weldwood) on both pieces.

For seams on small items, I like double sided seam tape. I built a wallet for my son and just used the seam tape to hold down a folded edge - worked fine for months until it was left out in the rain Large items...cement to the edge.

[cudofcow]

Since you're asking on a leather forum, I'll presume you want to stick leather to something...the question is 'what'?

Leather to leather? See Chief's answer.

Yes, i meant leather to leather.

[TwinOaks]

In that case, Chief has an excellent reply. I started off using "Barge" contact cement, but swapped to "DAP Weldwood" when Barge changed the formula. It can be found in most hardware stores, and also has a low V.O.C. formula. The bond is strong enough that once it's set, you'll actually pull leather fibers apart if you try to separate the pieces. I haven't used the Tanner's Bond brand, but it has fantastic reviews from many of our members. For me, it's an issue of availability, as I prefer to use materials and supplies that I can source locally.....I'm terrible at making sure I have enough supplies before I get to the middle of a project.

Edited October 4, 2012 by TwinOaks
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[DoubleC]

I've decided Tanner's bond leather cement works the best for me. I tried Barge contact cement and had really bad results, not because of the barge but I just couldn't really get the hang of it. And when I glue something I want it to stay glued and the leather cement does that for me. Cheryl

[Bigfoot]

I use Timebond or doudle sided seam tape depending on what i'm up to...I did try, and still have cheaper contact glues but they are stringy=messy but Timebond so far is clean to use and strong once pressure is applied..

I'd imagine that there's loads of suitable glues but now I have something strong and controllable then my hunt is over.

[Sir Titus]

I use Tanners Bond rubber cement. I like the fact it stays plyable and if your edges start to spread when you are sewing, you can roll them and they will stick right back down.

[St8LineGunsmith]

Beacons fabritac works good for bonding stitch lines there are a few other glues and contact cements that can be used in a pinch in the crafts department at Wal Mart

if you are not in a hurry silicone works good for a flexible bond.

these are a few common glues that can be found pretty much any place.