Opinion on glue

[kingneptune]

First, I started making custom moccasins in 1978 so my opinion is experienced-based.  I have always used Barge Cement because I don't think anything else is better and my work requires a strong bond while I'm working on projects.  The glue doesn't seem to be as good as it once was, you can no longer buy an 8 oz can which I prefer because the glue gets thick with use and age and thinning weakens the expected bond.  I've tried other brands as options and found them all to be lacking.  Recently bought a can of S-18.  Like the other wannabe's it's not Barge but...it works well where a lesser bond is adequate and leaves almost no cruddy glue balls on the lid area even after weeks of use.  It's cheaper, you can buy it in several sizes including 8 oz, it has a shorter pot life and it's still not Barge but might be a good option for some others.

[Dwight]

Hmmm, . . . weldwood contact cement has never let me down.

I even used it to make my vacuum bag.

May God bless,

Dwight

[bikermutt07]

I like the weldwood just fine. And now I'm experimenting with 3M M90. I am liking it too. You don't get as long of an exposure to the fumes with the M90.

Edited February 10, 2018 by bikermutt07

[chiefjason]

2 hours ago, Dwight said:

Hmmm, . . . weldwood contact cement has never let me down.

 

I use weldwood too.  The only issue I have with it is when it's cold.  I keep it in the house, and try to bring the leather in to get warm.  But if it's cold in the garage it does not bond as well.  Even using a heat gun to dry it and glue it quick.  I think the next go around I'll get the smaller can of it so it does not sit around for 6-8 months before I finish it.