Toluene Free Barge Cement - Pros/Cons?

[Brooks125]

I just picked up some TF Barge.  I work in an enclosed space and figure it's time to start thinking seriously about what I'm using.  Is there a significant performance difference between TF Barge and the regular Barge cement? Is there even a significant difference in the fumes?  I'm hoping it's not like the old model glue compared to the huff-less glue that didn't actually work well.  Of those of you that use it, what do you think?

[DJole]

I only have the TF Barge cement, like you. I've never used the "real" stuff. 
Before I picked it up, I used various white glues (like Tandy's EcoWeld), but I needed something stronger for other projects. I'll be interested to see comparisons.

[JLSleather]

I've use both the "reg" barge and the TF barge.  Both work well - no worries.

The TF was still 'smellier' than I expected.

[Brooks125]

20 hours ago, JLSleather said:

I've use both the "reg" barge and the TF barge.  Both work well - no worries.

The TF was still 'smellier' than I expected.

I've discovered that.  It seems counterintuitive, but we'll see.

Thanks

[Squilchuck]

TF also has a strong smell, but I assume it is less toxic without T. Same with Renia Top Fit which I use too. I wear a respirator and have a vent fan.  I'll use both when I have to glue wet leather, like in saddle making, but otherwise I switched long ago to Renia water-based glues. They work great - no toxic smell, apply easily, and bond great. I've had no problems with gluing dry, then wet molding after a brief dunk in warm water eg for a holster. -John