New Barge Cement

[kbertsch]

back when I used to do a lot of leather work they sold 2 types of barge cement the stuff that was sold in the hardware store and the professional stuff that you had to be in the leather business to buy. don't know if that is still the case

I have used Barge cement for years, mostly during my days in the leather business (many moons ago). The old stuff was potent, and bombproof as a contact-type cement for sticking anything to anything. Last year I had need of it again and ordered a tube, and the new stuff arrived. I opened the tube and some thin liquid ran out, then whatever else was in there wouldn't budge. Called 3 Rivers and told them. They sent me another tube and it was the same thing! Then I asked around and was told "separation is normal--you have to mix it up in the tube". If anybody can figure this out I'd love to know how! I am now using another waterproof contact cement I got at the local hardware store. Weldwood, I think is the brand. Works fine, comes in a bottle with a brush, no problems.

[Frank Warnke]

For automobile headliners, leather to leather and a few other items, I have used DAP Weldwood Contact Cement and it has worked very well if you follow the directions.  The most recent can I bought (last year) from Home Depot still has Toluene in it.