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Goat skin or Pig Skin is preferred for Leather on pads.
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07-19-2018, 01:25 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Thanks to all. Will start looking for some leather now
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07-19-2018, 02:32 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Connecticut Shotgun has the leather. and Brian recommended Barge Cement as the glue. They both worked great for me.
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07-24-2018, 10:30 AM | #6 | ||||||
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Is contact cement the same as barge cement?
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Barge Cement
Barge Cement = Contact Cement.
Actually, Barge Cement is a contact cement, but it’s about 100% stronger than hobby store/ craft supply contact cement. Not sure if Tandy Leather carries it any more, but (as far as I know) the ACE hardware chain lists it in their on-line catalouge. That’s where I get it. Buy 2 small tubes, more will go bad in time. It’s what shoe manufacturers use to permanently (!!!) bond uppers to lowers, soles to bottoms, etc. Follow the directions, which roughly are: Spread a THIN coat on both parts. Let dry ( I allow at least 30 minutes) Align parts EXACTLY where you want them and press together. DO NOT let the leather wrinkle, trap air pockets, or otherwise go where you don’t want it to go. Best technique is to fit everything together before applying cement. When it is ready, turn thinnest piece cement side up and slowly apply the two pieces at one edge. Check alignment as you progress. Work gradually to join the 2 pieces, “ rolling “the piece as you go. Use an leather folder to “burnish” the top (cement free) side as you go. ( The bowl of a metal spoon will serve this purpose well,too.) It’s very important to remember once Barge cemented items are joined, THEY WILL NOT COME APART! Cap tube securely between uses. It is, hands down, the best leather cement there is. |
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07-27-2018, 06:31 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Change in plans. After taking off the tattered old leather, and examining the now, cleaned up pad, and realizing that the edge is rounded, rather than squared off, I've decided to leave the pad uncovered. What say you? Going to shoo the gun this weekend. If all goes well, I will have a brown goatskin for sale
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07-27-2018, 09:03 PM | #9 | ||||||
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John I'm with you leave as is. Where are you going to shoot this weekend?
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07-27-2018, 09:45 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Shooting Clays Sunday at Lewiston Sportsmen's League. If you're up north, come on over
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