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Author Topic: Glue on sheep skin?  (Read 390 times)

Offline Mojostick

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Glue on sheep skin?
« on: February 12, 2014, 07:42:00 PM »
I bought a used leather side quiver. I'd like to line it with some sheep skin/fur. Is there any glue on type skin worth anything or is there a good way to retrofit it with a glue that sticks to leather? If so, what's a good source for some strips of sheep and maybe a 10"x6" patch?

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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2014, 08:15:00 PM »
Bob, you can probably pick up some sheep skin at Tandy leather - either on line or at the Leather Factory. I use contact cement to glue the skin to other leather.
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2014, 09:01:00 PM »
Barge Cement is the best glue you can use. As far as getting strips of shearling (wool) find a shop that rebuilds or builds saddles, they are a great place for small useable pieces.
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2014, 09:09:00 PM »
Good 'ol Duco cement works if you coat both sides thinly (use an old credit card to spread it ) and let it dry.  Then re-coat and press together immediately.  

This also works for fur shelves on recurves.
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2014, 09:44:00 PM »
Try Springfield Leather. Located in Springfield, Mo. If you've never been to their site you are in for a treat. I have a leather business and buy regularly from them. Also, try Masters All Purpose cement. I think you'll find it more workable that Barge's
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2014, 10:24:00 AM »
Thanks to all for the replies.

Blade,
Thanks for the heads up on Tandy. I keep forgetting about them. There's a store down on Division and 32nd. They have Sheep skin remnants in white, tan and black. I'll get some Barge cement too. I'll drive over there this weekend.

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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2014, 02:08:00 PM »
I used barge cement on mine, worked fine, I'd post a pic if I had one, sorry about that.
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2014, 02:09:00 PM »
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2014, 04:46:00 PM »
Well, after calling Tandy, they have mostly small pieces. But the suggested Springfield leather has pieces that average a sq foot for $6. A couple of those will do the trick.

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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2014, 05:35:00 PM »
sheepskin buffing pads from lowes or home depot, check the flooring dept........have been cutting them up and using them for years...........trimed short its my favorite arrow rest.............
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2014, 05:04:00 AM »
Either that or a Car Washing Sponge made of the stuff. Just Skin the Bad Boy! Buffer pad is a Great Idea!
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Re: Glue on sheep skin?
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2014, 10:23:00 AM »
Contact hpsheepskin.com  He has piles of everything imaginable sheepskin and is a great guy with a good ole' school shop.

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