thekid77 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Hi friends, Does anyone have any suggestions for gluing the seam of a leather tube evenly? I'm wrapping the leather slightly damp around a piece of pvc to get the shape, but it seems like no matter what I do the top edge of the seam (nearest the grain) doesn't wan't to come together...i haven't cut the leather piece too short, it's just the round shape that seems to make it difficult to get adhesion near the grain side. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted March 29, 2013 I am clueless as to why it won't work. Are you planning on sewing it? If you plan to use just the glue I am of no help really. I know that if you are sewing it later you should be able to stretch the leather and make it come together nicely. I make round mugs that a seam has to meet, but I skive both edges and bring them together. Even that is not completely flush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverCity Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Are your edges cut at 90 degrees? If so the inside part of the seam is touching and not allowing the outside to meet up. Your edges need to be beveled inwards. Imagine a pie slice. Hope this helps Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverCity Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Sorry for the crudeness of the drawing Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you all for sharing...i can't wait to try out your suggestions....you guys are always so helpful!!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Another thing you might try, . . . sleeve it with "ideally" a piece of thin sheet metal and some radiator clamps. My wife had a project that needed covered, . . . and it was not until I sleeved it in the thin aluminum that I was able to get mine done, . . . which was lacing it from top to bottom. If thin sheet metal is unavailable to you, . . . perhaps plastic or even cardboard, . . . just be sure to wrap it so that seam on the sleeve is on the opposite side of the cylinder than the leather seam, . . . and be sure to follow River City's idea, . . . otherwise the inside edges will not allow it to come together. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thekid77 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 That's a great idea Dwight, I will follow all of you guys' suggestions and will share the result soon!!! Thanks again everybody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
