Glue Suggestion For Glueing Nylon Webbing To Leather.

[RoosterShooter]

I am working on a shoulder holster prototype, and in the process I have found that there are a few materials that I could be using that will simplify my process.

I need a cement or fast drying glue that will allow me to glue nylon to nylon, and then the nylon to the leather back.

This is only a step to help strengthen the straps, and is in no way meant to be a standalone fixative. I have other methods to use to reinforce the piece.

So, does anyone have a solution?

Right now I'm using Tandy Contact Cement, and it is entirely too messy. I need something that will glue it, dry, and allow me to sew through after drying.

Thanks

[Beaverslayer]

Have you tried double sided sewing tape?

[mikesmith648]

Have you tried the contact cement from Barge? I believe it also comes in a small container to help minimize the mess and has an applicator bottle. All I can think of of the top of my head.

that is another great suggestion Beaverslayer!!!

[RoosterShooter]

I think the contact cement from Barge is the exact same stuff as Tandy Professional Contact Cement .... is it not?

Will the sewing tape hold the nylon to the leather?

Thanks.

[Beaverslayer]

I myself have never tried it, I use a water based glue from LePages, it's non toxic and does hold nylon mesh to leather. I use it to glue nylon mesh to the inside of my hats as a liner before lacing them together. But, like contact cement, it can be a bit messy. I will use painters tape to mask off the area I want to apply glue to, so the mess is at a minimal.

I wouldn't bet my next pay cheque on it, but I would think the sewing tape would work quite well. Can't hurt to try anyways, and there is no drying time involved.

[shtoink]

It was stated earlier about the double sided tape, but maybe something a little more aggressive might be in order.

The makers of Gorilla Glue have a double sided carpet tape that claims to be extremely sticky and bond very well. I'd have to read the instructions to be certain, but I think the adhesive has a cure time and creates a permanent bond.

The thing is, will the adhesive stick the needle in your machine and make a big mess? I have no idea and no way to test it. It's just an idea being tossed out there to see if it sticks and I am pretty sure the only way to know for certain is through testing. However, if you are trying to find an expedient method to perform your stated tasks with low mess in order to be sewn through later, this might be your best option. There are certainly other brands and types of double sided tape and it's possible that you may find one that does exactly what you need.

[rufusjames]

I use Dap Weldwood GEL cement. I get it locally and I feel it holds well. I glue nylon webbing to my stirrup leathers to hold them for sewing. The gel is MUCh less messy. No real spider webs to speak of.

[Samalan]

Spray 90 from 3M home depot has it.

[Chavez]

Never tried it but how about Bish's tear mender?

[renegadelizard]

+1 for weldwood contact cement...i used it for glueing up seatbelts before sewing...