Members pella Posted October 30, 2008 Members Report Posted October 30, 2008 I discover a water based contact cement available in hardware store around here. It work very well, it hold even greasy leather lining and work great on kodel fleece for saddles. Written to be moisture and heat resistant. It is longer to dry but i do someting else while it dry and finish with a hair drier. I do not SMELL NOTHING!! After getting a tumor (read cancer) concerning "birth defect" as it is written on my toluene contact glue, i dont want to smell that stuff anymore. Even outside in the summer. Might not be caused by the glue, but it probably do not help. I may try the toluene free glue but dont know if it much less dangerous? Well i am happy with my new glue and it is more "environmental friendly" if i may say. Be careful. a leatherworker who want to be healthy! Quote
Members pella Posted October 30, 2008 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Sorry LEPAGE Press-tite Green Contact cement water based Edited October 30, 2008 by pella Quote
Ambassador abn Posted October 30, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted October 30, 2008 On a related note, earlier this year I switched to Eco-Flo leather dyes and Eco-Flo Leather Weld (white) glue. Both seem to work fine for the projects I do, and I certainly don't miss the stench (or the health risks) of the flammable alternatives. For anyone with similar concerns, they're worth a try! -Alex Quote
Ambassador The Major Posted October 30, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted October 30, 2008 You can also look at PVA cement. Quote
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