glueing leather to metal

[Samalan]

Dremmel tool with diamond burr cut serrations across inside clasp then on the leather cut serrations like a v groove  side to side then epoxy, the epoxy should go inside the clasp first so when you push the leather in it pushes the epoxy into clasp don't use to much but you need enough to get into the serrations sometimes you can tape the leather but not veg leather clear system 3 epoxy works good an epoxy paste even better  you can color epoxy also hope this helps good luck with that project .

[Squid61]

I think I'd go with two part epoxy for this.  I also agree with roughing up the finish inside the clasp.

[Hedge]

4 hours ago, Samalan said:

Dremmel tool with diamond burr cut serrations across inside clasp then on the leather cut serrations like a v groove  side to side then epoxy, the epoxy should go inside the clasp first so when you push the leather in it pushes the epoxy into clasp don't use to much but you need enough to get into the serrations sometimes you can tape the leather but not veg leather clear system 3 epoxy works good an epoxy paste even better  you can color epoxy also hope this helps good luck with that project .

Thanks for the ideas. The leather is braided so, I'll have to glue the ends first. System 3...I'll check it out. Thanks.
I'm running some tests on other glue. Haven't tried epoxy yet but of Liquid Nails, Gorilla glue and Shoe Goo, the Shoe Goo is looking awesome.

2 hours ago, Squid61 said:

I think I'd go with two part epoxy for this.  I also agree with roughing up the finish inside the clasp.

Yup, always rough up a smooth surface to get a good stick.

 

[RockyAussie]

I think if you glue the braid ends first you could still use the drill and pin method for the extra security. here are a couple of pics that show how I 3d printed up some holders for the drill press this weekend. The rod I have used is a 1.5mm alloy welding rod which fits the hole nice and firmly and taps down nice as well. Note that for the curved style ones they need to have the angle put in to keep the shape square when you drill.

 

[KLR]

If you're going to experiment, you might try some JB Weld.  I've used on different occasions for joining dissimilar materials.

[toxo]

I'd go with Gorilla first. It's the only one that foams and expands. Remember to dampen the area. It needs moisture to work, will get into those braid cavities. Of course roughing the clasp will always help.