Barge All Purpose Cement Quart (O22721)

I’ve used Barge All Purpose Cement for several DIY projects, including shoe repairs, costume construction, and bonding leather to rubber — and it’s been excellent every time. The bond is incredibly strong and long-lasting. Once it cures, it holds up really well, even under stress and movement.The application is easy with the included brush inside the lid, and a little goes a long way. Just make sure to follow the directions for best results — applying to both surfaces, letting it tack up, then pressing together. It dries quickly and creates a flexible, professional-looking finish.This cement is a staple in my craft and repair toolkit now. Highly recommended for anyone working with leather, rubber, fabric, or other tough-to-glue materials! Great for cosplay

Rubber Cushions on pool table I used 2 coats did agreat job

This is great stuff. You have to apply it correctly (to both surfaces and let it dry a bit before joining them, and then hammer the seam), but it is great. I use it for joining leather in bagpipe bags and it results in truly air-tight bags. The leather itself will tear before the glue separates. I rivet the bags I make to prevent the leather tearing, but it is the cement that makes the seam.The built-in brush is worthless for anything but the crudest of jobs and I would recommend breaking it off because it just tends to create a mess.Note that you will want to get some of the solvent for it because this stuff is impossible to clean up without the solvent. In addition, if you are not going to use it all quickly, you will need the solvent to top it off when it starts to harden in the can.Also, use it in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Toluene is not something you want to mess with in a confined space.

Barge is THE BEST adhesive if you want something strong but flexible. I used to glue a rubber sole to an outdoor shoe and it lasted longer than the shoe itself. The is truly a professional product, but does’t require professional skill to use. This size can is a lot and may last years (if tightly sealed), but is still a great bargain even if only for one special use. It is that good.

Best glue for leather working strong smell.

Many craftsmen swear by Barge Cement, and justly so. For shoe makers, it is the Best, with little disagreement. For experienced leather workers, well, just say it is the 'go to' product when you want a bond that is permanent and waterproof. the two pieces won't come apart! However, there are some situations where you might need to reposition two pieces befor it sets, and here is where another product will provide a better 'fit' for your project. However, when it comes to gluing two pieces of leather (and other materials) together permanently, I have found no better product! I onlky gave 4 stars because of the repositioning need. Great Product!

Whether you are an old school leather worker or just getting started, this glue should be on your bench. Barge Cement is not for the faint of heart. They call it cement for a reason. Some leather projects require a glue to only hold pieces together until they are laced up. This allows you to make adjustments if needed prior to stitching. Barge Cement is for when you absolutely do not want things to move. This is a typical "contact cement", meaning once you make contact with the two pieces, good luck getting them apart. Since this product requires it to be "dry to the touch" before gluing the pieces together, you actually have some good working time. Brush the cement on both pieces, let "dry" then glue away. It is a "solvent based product so please work in a well-ventilated area (it is stinky), with NO open flames nearby. If you drip any of the cement on somewhere it shouldn't be (non-porous surfaces only), let it dry and it will rub off fairly easily. If on a porous surface, you may need the Barge Solvent Reducer for assistance. Here is a user tip that will make your Barge experience much nicer. On the first time you open the can, apply Vaseline around the threaded portion of the can and to the inside threads on the lid, this will keep the two surfaces from gluing together and making it nearly impossible to unscrew the lid. If you drip the cement over the rim of the can, make sure to clean it off and re-apply some Vaseline. Have fun and happy tooling.

Works really well