Leather glu recommendation

[1930artdeco]

I need to make some minor repairs to a suitcase. There are rips in the leather that need tending to so I thought now is a good time. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good leather glue?

mike

 

[Haversack]

In the leatherwork I've done, (turnshoes, boxes, quivers), I've used Barge Cement to tack and hold pieces together for stitching and to clump a sole. It is a contact cement where you apply it to both surfaces, let it dry, and then press the two pieces together. I've only used the original but there is the toluene-free version available now that is less volatile. Aside from the larger sizes listed, you can also find it in a small tube.

Barge Cement may not be the tool you need for all of the mending depicted. I would check with a leather craft store and ask what they would recommend. (Most of these are operated by people who do leatherwork). A good shoe repair shop may also have recommendations.

 

[Woodtroll]

Haversack is right - Barge Cement works very well for leather. I use it to repair leather goods, build holsters and knife sheaths, etc. I think it would be fine for the damage you have where the "pieces" are still there.

 

[1930artdeco]

Cool thank you.

mike

 

[warrior-poet]

Sorry to be late with a response, but only just saw this thread. Having been a maker of bespoke equestrian and historical leather goods for more than two decades, I can attest that Barge Cement is the go-to adhesive amongst the pros.

 

[belfastboy]

Sorry to be late with a response, but only just saw this thread. Having been a maker of bespoke equestrian and historical leather goods for more than two decades, I can attest that Barge Cement is the go-to adhesive amongst the pros.

I make simple leather hat bands and have been sewing the ends together and hiding the join with a concho. Would the Barge Cement hold the ends together? I make the bands slightly undersized so the tension holds the band in place on the hat. Would the cement hold under this slight tension? I would still cover the join with a concho so it does not need to be totally clean.

 

[warrior-poet]

Yes, belfastboy, Barge will do the job. It's a very strong contact cement. Don't apply too much--a thin film will do--and let it dry (per the instructions) before joining the two surfaces. But be sure they are aligned as you want them!

 

[Aerielle Max]

I need to make some minor repairs to a suitcase. There are rips in the leather that need tending to so I thought now is a good time. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good leather glue?

mike

The best leather glue is the Tandy Leather Eco-Flo Leather Weld adhesive.

 

[SEO Evrima Chicago]

I make simple leather hat bands and have been sewing the ends together and hiding the join with a concho. Would the Barge Cement hold the ends together? I make the bands slightly undersized so the tension holds the band in place on the hat. Would the cement hold under this slight tension? I would still cover the join with a concho so it does not need to be totally clean.

Definitely, The Barge Cement hold the ends together and hold under slight tension.

 

[Mysfit]

I use Weldwood rubber cement. I can only get the original Barge cement online. Not sold in Vermont. The local cobbler told me not to waste my time with the new version of Barge cement. I have not personally tested that statement. I do some leather work with walking foot sewing machine and hand stitching., made a postal bag and lots of hand stitched tool rolls. I use regular rubber cement for welts in sheaths.