Bullett Sass 19707 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 What is the best permanent glue for attaching leather the leather. I will glue suede leather to suede leather. Thanks Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 A good high quality contact cement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bascomb, SASS # 47,494 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Barge cement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Tandys (or Tandy’s...?) probably sells “leather glue,” whatever that is. Anyway, I don’t know where you live, but most larger communities have large hobby stores, such as Michaels. They probably have what you want. However, if you’re gluing suede-to-suede, and you have some scrap suede pieces, try using the glue on the scrap first. My experience when I tried to glue suede is that the glue bled through, and even in the places it didn’t bleed through, the texture wasn’t the same...consider that. ? Is there a special “suede glue”? I don’t know. You may wish to research this further before you glue the suede. If you find some glue, see what the glue directions say. edit: you may wish to consult with a local shoe repair shop. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I've often bought Barge Cement at shoe stores. Good stuff! Heck... we used to use it to glue VW crankcase halves together*. *From John Muir's "How to keep your Volkswagen alive: A manual of step by step procedures for the compleat idiot" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Ah, yes! The Volkswagen Idiot Book. I still advise you, whatever glue you use, to test-glue some scrap pieces of suede to see if it bleeds through. ANOTHER THOUGHT is to do searches on YouTube to see if you can find information there Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Dan Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I use DAP (Weldwood) contact cement found in big box hardware stores for my leather work..as does about 70% of the leatherworking population. Follow directions to the "T" about set up and surface time. With suede, due to its nature, glue may not be the best permanent option. Yes, it is rough for surface area..but its surface is also a bit "sacrificial" i.e.: separates more easily than smooth leather..kind of like cloth that "pills" Glue will get you by though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 +1 to Barge cement. Been using it since the 70s --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 E6000 is good also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Tandy Leather has Leather Weld. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/eco-flo-leather-weld-adhesive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Agate Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I'm still using the old formula Barge sold by the quart. The one "not for sale in Calif" with the yellow and reddish label Available on line at amazon, I would recommended buying a quart of thinner unless you use quite a bit of glue. Haven't done a lot of suede to suede. As recommended before try to do a test piece before using it on your project. I've had it bleed and turn stiff, but it still works. Jasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalope Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Lunger Dan said: I use DAP (Weldwood) contact cement found in big box hardware stores for my leather work..as does about 70% of the leatherworking population. ... As a member of the leatherworking population, I'd be interested to know where you came up with your "70%" figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Dan Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Jackalope said: As a member of the leatherworking population, I'd be interested to know where you came up with your "70%" figure. Well gee, you caught my unscientific guesstimate from my interaction in leather forums and pages. I acquiesce to your obvious superiority in all things leather related. I will go do penance now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Remember, 73.5% of the statistics are made up on the spot, Or was it 37.5% just as this one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I've been using Barge cement since the 1970s; it's the standard for shoe repair industry. Until recently, Barge was making Tandy's contact cement. I think Tandy has now gone to a water-based product. That said, any good contact cement should work. I buy Barge by the quart - see the link below: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=barge+cement&crid=1HH7ZD7H87G37&sprefix=barge+%2Caps%2C179&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_6 Whenever possible, after gluing, I still like sewing the pieces together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I use the DAP glue to hold pieces of leather together before I sew it, but never needed to glue "permanently" anything that wasn't also going to be sewn or riveted, so I never use the Barge's, plus I find it to be much messier. Are you gluing the pieces suede to suede or slick to slick, with the suede on the outside? How much stress is this part going to have later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thank you all for the good information. I cant wear boots anymore so I use tall moccasins and they fold over at the heal. I thought that if I could glue a stiffer leather to the heal that the suede would not run over or fold over as I use them. I have looked at several you tube and asked around and so far the barge contact seems to be what is recommended. I do have scrap moccasins and leather that I can experiment with. I can use slick tanned leather or suede for the job but as you know the moccasins are suede. Thank You Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Clear Gorilla Glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Bette to use thicker leather and sew it on, the suede bottoms won't last long outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dutch Brody Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Eco-weld from tandy leather is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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