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Title: Barge alternative
Post by: AlanF on February 13, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
I'm looking for an alternative to Barge Cement - something that is available at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc.  I've looked high and low and no Barge.  I need it for gluing on arrow rest and leather handle cover.  What do you recommend?  Thank you.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: mwosborn on February 13, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
I use Loctite "stik n seal" outdoor adhesive.  Seems to be similar to barge.  I am like you, could not find barge locally.  Got mine at menards.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: D on February 13, 2013, 09:13:00 PM
I use "Amazing E-6000".  I got it at Wal-Mart in the craft department.  Its a silver tube.  It dries clear and glues leather great.  I've only used it on one handle wrap so far and it has helf for about three years now.  I just used it lastnight on an axe sheath.  I tried to pull it apart and it was tearing the fibers on the leather instead of pulling the glue apart.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: jsweka on February 13, 2013, 09:38:00 PM
Plain old contact cement works for me. Don't make the mistake that rubber cement is the same as contact cement - I won't do that again.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: heartlandbowyer on February 13, 2013, 10:39:00 PM
Hey Mitch hobby lobby in GI carries it around 7 bucks a tube.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: mwosborn on February 13, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
Thanks Cory.  Have to get me some next time I am in GI.  Never thought of them.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Barge is a brand name for contact cement. There are lots of substitutes. Weldwood contact cement is one. It is used for laminated counter tops.
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: ALW on February 14, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
Try Weld-Wood contact cement. You can find it just about anywhere.    
Aaron
Title: Re: Barge alternative
Post by: AlanF on February 14, 2013, 12:16:00 PM
Thanks guys I'll see what I can find.