Gaps in edge gluing

[chiefjason]

4 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

Do you whack it to remove any bubbles?

 

It helps weld the contact cemented pieces together.  I use a 1lb dead blow hammer.  I pay particular attention to getting the edges.  I'm usuing 8-10 oz leather so I just hammer straight on the edges of the holster.  I have used clamps, linolium rollers, burnishers, etc.  I start off with the roller and burnishers to get started.  But since I started finishing with the hammer my edge issues are gone.  

[ScoobyNewbie]

Cool, thanks.

[immiketoo]

Ok, here's what I do.  I glue an over sized piece and then trim it to the proper size, making sure I glued past the line where I want to cut.  I also tap my edges where I glue.  TAP, not whack, and I use a mirror smooth cobblers hammer which leaves no marks in the leather.

Once it is dry, use a sharp knife to trim your piece to the desired shape and you'll never have that problem again.  Tapping the seam where you glue ensures the best bond possible between the pieces and you'd be hard pressed to separate the pieces.