Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted September 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted September 13, 2007 Art, I buy the contact cement I use in the gallon can, that way it lasts for a LONG time. I just put it into a small sqeeze bottle for ease of use. As for Home Depot, the only thing that is easy to find there is an orange bib. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members Seasoned Warrior Posted September 14, 2007 Members Report Posted September 14, 2007 I like the old Necchi BU models and have several (I'm always afraid they'll break but none have in a number of years). I work with many different types of leather and skins (hair on) some of which are very supple and slippery. I lower the dogs until they barely touch and help pull the material through (you can feel when the dogs engage) and don't have any problems, even rabbit skins feed well. I don't use any adhesives becasue I don't like the residue. Good luck! Quote Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "Holy Crap what a ride!!!"
Members Patrice Posted September 17, 2007 Author Members Report Posted September 17, 2007 I like the old Necchi BU models and have several (I'm always afraid they'll break but none have in a number of years). I work with many different types of leather and skins (hair on) some of which are very supple and slippery. I lower the dogs until they barely touch and help pull the material through (you can feel when the dogs engage) and don't have any problems, even rabbit skins feed well. I don't use any adhesives becasue I don't like the residue. Good luck! Thank you for advice! But, being a french speaking man, i really don't know what is the dog part your talking about :scratchhead: Mayb if you can show me a picture of the "dog" part i will understand better! Many thanks! Quote Patrice
Moderator Art Posted September 17, 2007 Moderator Report Posted September 17, 2007 Hi Patrice, One picture is generally a better translator: Art Thank you for advice!But, being a french speaking man, i really don't know what is the dog part your talking about :scratchhead: Mayb if you can show me a picture of the "dog" part i will understand better! Many thanks! Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members ghstrydr164 Posted October 31, 2007 Members Report Posted October 31, 2007 Staples, that’s what we use in upholstery class, quick and easy. Buy one that has a handle that squeezes like a pair of shears it will handle suede with ease. Cyrus Quote
Members Projectlover Posted December 18, 2020 Members Report Posted December 18, 2020 Hello, looking for advice. My husband is doing upholstery work on his car and the fabric he is using is leather but the problem he’s having is while the glue is still drying he needs some kind of clamps or clips so the leather won’t come back up while he’s doing other sections. What does anybody recommend for that type of project? Quote
Members billybopp Posted December 19, 2020 Members Report Posted December 19, 2020 I don't have a leather sewing machine, but I do hand sew and use binder clips to hold things together, such as these from Amazon. You can find them at any office supply store as well. If I am using a type of leather that is easily marked by the binder clips, I'll use popsicle sticks between the jaws and leather to spread out the clamping pressure. - Bill Quote
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