Glue Question

[Bert03241]

If using a water based contact cement in wet molding, will the glue degrade ? I glue my sheaths together then sew then wet mold. I don't want the glue coming apart in the wet molding process.

[mike02130]

Experiment and find out for sure. Glue two scraps together and try it. 

[Bert03241]

5 hours ago, mike02130 said:

Experiment and find out for sure. Glue two scraps together and try it. 

There in lies the problem. I didn't want to buy any water based glue until I know it would satisfactory replace  what I'm using now. Don't want to buy something then throw it out.

[klutes]

Are you glueing two pieces up letting it dry them soaking in water to wet form mold???

 

[Northmount]

Soaking until wet through will weaken the bond.  Warm water will make it worse.  What about just dampening the two sides, then wet molding?  I find the leather in general does not need to be soaked through like many do it.  Also a can or bottle of contact glue is not that expensive for a test to determine its value for such a case.  I'm sure you could find other uses for the remaining cement as well.  Follow the directions so you get the best bond to start with.  Let it dry for a couple days to set up its strongest bond.

[Bert03241]

thanks Ill buy a small bottle

[Zonker1972]

if you are wet molding after you sew, i don't see why it matters if the glue is degraded. the glue is only there to hold the leather until you sew a permanent bond. if the water degrades the glue, the leather is still sewn together.

 

[chuck123wapati]

On 4/3/2021 at 10:44 AM, Bert03241 said:

There in lies the problem. I didn't want to buy any water based glue until I know it would satisfactory replace  what I'm using now. Don't want to buy something then throw it out.

you can always use it on stuff you dont wet mold.

 

[Bert03241]

6 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

you can always use it on stuff you dont wet mold.