Members JD62 Posted September 20, 2018 Members Report Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) As Dwight said very thin coat oof cement and let it DRY,15 or 20 min. is not too long .Longer if you use a heavy coat. Good luck! Edited September 20, 2018 by JD62 Quote One day at a time my friends John
Members bgl500 Posted September 20, 2018 Members Report Posted September 20, 2018 About the only thing that I can add to this is that I always thin my cement. Makes application much easier and really helps avoid adding too much cement to your pieces. Cheers. Quote
Members Chief Filipino Posted October 10, 2018 Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 I've had the same issue and depending upon what I am making I've actually started using the adhesive tapes and depend instead upon my saddle stitching to hold the piece together. The adhesive tape holds it together well enough to get it stitched. I mainly use it on smalls (wallets, key chain/fobs, etc) and use contact cement on things like my knife sheaths. Doesn't solve the glue squish problem on my big items. Quote Halo-Halo Creations your home of culturally inspired handmade leather, calligraphy, and more. http://tinyurl.com/hhcreations
Members Double Daddy Posted October 10, 2018 Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 Ditto what Dwight said...my experience is from back in my cabinet and countertop days where we used gallons of the Weldwood Red Can Original. Don't use too much...let it dry til its DRY...then be sure you get the pieces where you want them THE. FIRST. TIME...it's unforgiving in placement but I've found it pays off in strength...and availability in my area. YMMV. Quote Have a great day! Chris
Members Dwight Posted October 10, 2018 Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 It is really simple, . . . if you are using glue, . . . toss it out and graduate to contact cement. If you use so much contact cement that is squishes out, . . . you are using it wrong. Leather adhesives are simple and work well, . . . if done right. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members zuludog Posted October 10, 2018 Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 Have a look at these two videos by Ian Atkinson. They are a bit long, but are masterclasses in leatherwork; in fact anything by Ian is worth watching. He shows what kind of glue he uses; how it is applied and used; and subsequent burnishing Designing and Making Leather Slip Cases & Making a Leather Rat Cutlery RC-3 Sheath Quote
Members Bigfoote Posted October 10, 2018 Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 I use Ecoweld from Tandy, a latex contact cement, no squeeze out on that. Follow Dwight's instructions, let it dry completely. On smaller projects I use the two sided tape, works great and no waiting for things to dry. Quote
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