SouthernCross Report post Posted February 6, 2017 What do y'all recommend I use as a contact type cement for temporarily gluing some pieces together that I will later take apart? What I'm specifically wanting to do is glue the edges of a holster together so I can shape the edges up and then take it back apart so I can lay it flat to stamp basketweave on it. I know Tandy used to have a good contact cement that would work, but I don't see that product on their site anymore - I see something close, but it doesn't really look the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Most times people will leave extra material on the holster. Mark a line for finished edge, line for stitches, and a line for tooling. Then do tooling, glue and stitch. Then trim off the edge, and sand and burnish. If you have to go in the order you mention, the rubber cement should work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Yes, I need to stick stuff together first and sand/even the edges so that I'll know exactly how far from the edges I need to mark for my stitching groove and stamping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Rubber cement/glue should work...don't use Contact Cement, you might not get the leather apart, without damaging your project. Two sided tape might also work for you. Edited February 6, 2017 by Troy I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted February 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Troy I said: Rubber cement/glue should work...don't use Contact Cement, you might not get the leather apart, without damaging your project. Two sided tape might also work for you. Aha! Two-sided tape should be the ticket. I just got back from the local Tandy store with a roll of it. I'll let y'all know how it works out. BTW, have prices on leatherworking supplies gone through the roof or what!? I was going to purchase a couple of stitching chisels and, my gosh, they were almost $20 a piece! A set ranged from $50 to $80! Tandy has the most overpriced JUNK currently in the retail world. It's not like any of their equipment is top-notch stuff - it's typically made in China or Taiwan - I don't get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Go buy a Chevrolet, a Dodge, a Westinghouse, a Kenmore, a Craftsman, a Black & Decker, . . . I think you will find they are all in the same swamp together. If not the whole thing (think Oreo cookies), . . . at least parts inside are cheaper made elsewhere. We are paying that price for NAFTA and PFTA, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Welcome to America, where everything is now manufactured overseas, because of cheaper labor and tax breaks. Sorry, what I meant to say is, I use Elmer's Craft Cement. It holds well, but not welded well. I like to mock it up, clean it a bit, then still be able to take it apart to tool and dye. Edited February 6, 2017 by CaptQuirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonydaze Report post Posted February 7, 2017 I use a lot of double sided tape. Two sided tape is readily available at many places. Just Google it. Don't buy the foam type as it is too thick. NAFTA note: USA enjoys a trade surplus in trading with Canada but I don't think Canada makes much double sided tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
