The Leather Element: Thinning our Glue
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2023
- An all too common problem with leathercrafting glue and contact cement is how quickly they can dry out and thicken once opened, making them impossible to use on leather. In this video, Chuck demonstrates how to revive our products using cement thinner, and hopefully save some time and money.
S-18 All Purpose Cement Thinner: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
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Chuck, I’ve watched and rewatched your videos and always pick up something new. I finally decided to try thinning my glue instead of throwing it out. I put a little in a glass jar (it poured like very thick molasses on a January morning. I had to actually cut it off with a stir stick. I added a little thinner and stirred until it was all absorbed. Added more and stirred. Repeat. Repeat. Finally had nearly doubled the volume but ended up with some good looking, usable contact cement. Thank you for money saving tips.
If there is a single thing my chemistry degree taught me it's don't inhale the fumes and do put the cap back on ASAP.
Fantastic presentation Chuck. Good analogy with the glue wicking. I like to watch the how to demonstrations with leather wood, and others. So what makes a good video. Everybody has the same technology. The big thing for you is your personality, your animation is fantastic. Not over beating but enough to captivate the attention and make a lasting memory of the demonstration. Well done Chuck
Thank you Chuck, this upload came at the perfect time, my S-18 is getting thick, I'll try this method, great advice.
As a suggestion, I and others would love an episode on making a pair of chaps, including making the pattern from measurements. I've already learned a ton from Chuck, and really want to make a pair of chaps :D
As always Chuck, great presentation! 😊 👍🏼 G
Good tip! Will have to try this. Thanks for sharing 😊
Just what I needed....thanks, Chuck
Way to go Chuck!!! Great video!
Thank you Chuck .
What did you use for thinner. You said thinner but is it regular paint thinner, lacquer thinner mineral spirits?
Super thanxs!!!
I must have missed it but what did you use for a thinner?
I've tried this with acetone on some pretty far gone stuff. Sort of worked, but not very well. The actual thinner uses different solvents (toluene and heptane).
Thanks for that tip. Can't tell you
How much glue I've lost over the years. Can u do a segment on the differences between antique gel &
Antique paste ?
Excellent video. Love the production, especially 4:54 - had to replay it. : ) Do you find mineral spirits does not weaken the strength of the glue? Or extends shelf life? I wonder if you could employ a method to seal your can better by layer or two of plastic film over the mouth of the container before it's screwed down tight, or that and some grease applied to the threads to help seal out intruding air.
I've learned alot from Chuck, but I would love to know what projects hair on hides, rabbit pelts, fox tails and how to work with them
Hey Chuck! I have an idea that might be beneficial. Can you do a video about working with leather / hides that still have fur / hair? Would we do the same techniques as regular veg tan or is there anything we should look out for with how to handle it with our projects? Thanks!
I agree, I've learned alot from Chuck, but I would love to know what projects hair on hides, rabbit pelts, fox tails and how to work with them
Hey, Chuck, thanks for another helpful video. Quick question, Can I thin my leather balm. It's gone a little thick and is leaving white residue in my swivel cuts and stamping? Is there also a fix for this?
The can says cement thinner. But is there another thinner to use? Paint thinner ect.? Also chuck my dads antique is drying out. Can it be thinned down?
Very curious about thoughts on S-18..
Barge.....Dap Weldwood
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Yup, I'm familiar with that problem... 😉
Chuck: I have been using Master's contact cement and thinner for a couple of years. Very happy with it. Shoe repair suggested it. I have been wanting to try Barge's Toluene free contact cement. But nowhere on the Internet can I find the thinner for the Toluene free cc. If there is Toluene in the standard Barge thinner, why would I want to put it in the Toluene free cc. Any suggestions?
Yes, I have the same question. Is there an alternative that we can use with the new Barge cement??
What liquid are you adding? The video didn’t state what it was.
At about 2:58 it's possible to read "all purpose cement thinner" on the label. I couldn't make out what the brand name was though.
How about showing how you make your stitching guide for use with a drill press? Also, I was just thinking I might need to thin out my glue when this popped up. Thank you!
Crickets.
When is it best to skive or split your leather? When its dry or cased
Hello, I live in Chile and I sometimes use a thinning called DESMODUR that allows the glue to penetrate deeper into oil tanned leather as crazy horse. Do you know it?
What about glue that’s really stringy, is there any limit to how much thinner you can add in so far as restoring it to permanent strength?
How can you tell if the other glue is bad?
What kind of thinner did you use.
This is the one in the video but we also sell one made by Barge: www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement-thinner-quart
What is the thinner that you were using?
Here is the link to the thinner that was used in the video... www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement-thinner-quart?_pos=2&_sid=733790266&_ss=r
@@WeaverLeatherSupply thanks Chuck !
What "thinner" are you using?
The can says cement thinner. But is there alternative thinners to use also?
@@nathank4708 I don't know. My signal has the video very grainy so I couldn't read what the can said.
RH All Purpose Cement Thinner.
@@nathank4708 Yes, any "contact cement thinner" will work. RH, Barge, Jasco, etc. However, I use and only use Barge Cement Thinner because I want to "trust" it. If that makes sense. I am sure if Chuck is using RH it's probably OK. I believe "thinner" is just acetone, but I would use a name brand just in case, it may have other properties.
@@thedavidfield1 yeah i was wondering about acetone its more common here.
Should’ve known…this is a pitch to sell the thinner! $60 for 32 oz!!!