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05-01-2017 02:02 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: leather workbench chop padded I’ve undertaken a workbench upgrade to replace my cheesy end vise (that’s not really and end vise) with one of these puppies…. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. -- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam |
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#1 posted 05-01-2017 02:18 PM |
Contact cement is probably your best bet. |
#2 posted 05-01-2017 02:20 PM |
I used cork instead of leather on my vise and contact cement worked well. I’ve also used contact cement to glue leather to MDF for a honing strop and that worked well. So, I would think contact cement would do fine for adhering leather to hardwood. -- I collect hobbies. There is no sense in limiting yourself (Don W) - - - - - - - - Kenny in SW VA |
#3 posted 05-01-2017 02:35 PM |
Contact cement or 3M spray adhesive. -- https://www.jtplaneworks.com - In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. |
#4 posted 05-01-2017 03:18 PM |
+4 for contact cement. -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive - |
#5 posted 05-01-2017 03:19 PM |
I used wood glue. I don’t like cork it breaks apart to easily. -- Everything is a prototype thats why its one of a kind!! |
#6 posted 05-01-2017 03:20 PM |
I used carpet tape. Been on a year plus with no issues. -- Bill, Yo!......in Brooklyn & Steel City :) |
#7 posted 05-01-2017 03:56 PM |
3m Super 77 works great, just make sure to follow the directions. You really do want to spray from 8 inches away, don’t use too much, and give the surfaces a coupla minutes to tack up before mating them. I have leather in my face vise, but if you’re considering alternatives, I just re-did my end vise with Crubber, the stuff Benchcrafted is using now to line their vises. So far, two thumbs up, but it’s only been about 6 months. |
#8 posted 05-01-2017 04:58 PM |
Interesting…. where did you get the Crubber? -- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam |
#9 posted 05-01-2017 05:04 PM |
Google search turned up this: https://benchcrafted.com/Store.html |
#10 posted 05-01-2017 05:23 PM |
OOOh…. I found the rubber-cork blend on McMaster-Carr. How thick is the Crubber? and is it super flexible, or somewhat stiff? -- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam |
#11 posted 05-05-2017 08:55 PM |
Leather workers use contact cement on their projects. They seem to mostly prefer either the Barge or Weldwood brands. -- Rodney, Centralia, WA, USA www.etsy.com/shop/ASturdyStick |
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