When I saw the runtime on the video, I thought it would be full of filler. I was wrong. You filled this with information and didn't waste a second. You're a really good teacher. I'm impressed.

The side by side comparison is very helpful, showing how different aged glues look when applied.

How to match two pre-cut pieces together perfectly: 1. Put the two pieces together without any adhesive and line them up. 2. Get some low tac / temporary tape (like masking tape?) and wrap a few pieces around one of the edges, creating a sort of hinge. 3. Unfold the pieces and apply contact cement. 4. Once the cement is dry, slowly fold the pieces and stick them together starting with the edge closest to the hinge. Et voila! No repositioning or trimming required! :)

I LOVE this guy's energy and delivery! His pace is on point, too... perfect combination of qualities for instructional video.

Thanks Chuck, been a while since we last spoke but hope life is being good to you :D Much love & Respect from Cornwall England Chris

Fantastic explanation, really needed some of this info for a project I'm working on right now. Thank you and have a great day!

HI, I am new to Leathercraft, 90%of what I have learnt I have learned from your videos, thank you! Phil.

That was 13 minutes well spent. Thanks for the great INFORMATIVE video!👍👍

Could you please do different methods of "closing" leather? Different methods to close a bag, eg. Zipper, lace, flap,. Different methods in closing purses, eg. Belts, snaps, etc. As always, thank you for giving us your time.

Yes Chuck, always great information. Helping us to not get stuck on gluing. Quick and easy.

Fantastic Tips Mr. Chuck.

Awesome work Chuck, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

I was NEEDING this thank you so much. The gluing techniques specifically are going to change everything for me.

Could you do a Leather Element about working with Rawhide? Keep up the good work!

Chuck, you're a great teacher! Thanks!

Always enjoy and learn from the leather elements. Thanks!

I've been doing leather works lately and this help me a lot. Thank you so much 💙

Hi Chuck, thank you for another great Leather Element. I am new to leather crafting. I have been thinking about it for a long time but I just started buying leather and tools earlier this summer. I have made a few things by watching your videos. My first project was a cover for my hatchet. I also made a leather shop apron based on the one you made on your show. So far, all of the things that I have made have been from other peoples patterns. I would love to see a video on how to create a pattern from an idea. Kind of a "From Concept to Completion" thing. Thanks a lot, I hope other people would like to see that too. Stay well Chuck, bye for now from New Hampshire.

Hello Chuck, im 29 y/o and started watching your videos. Those are amazing and teaching a lot in a short time without scam or time consuming. I take notes and making a document. I am thinking to begin this job as an hobbyist and maybe I sell. Thanks for doing this.

Chuck thank you for all you do. Your videos have been tremendously helpful

Thank you for explaining to me so well in detail and I hope to hear from you soon

Thanks for great information! This video was very helpful.

Thanks always enjoy the tips and tricks videos that you provide! Definitely has helped me along the way.

Thanks for the video I was really unsure what kind of glue to get. I was about to use some plumbers glue. But the video really helped me

Unbelievable how much i enjoy your videos. As a newbie you have no idea how much i use your suggestions This glue one today is another example......Thanx :)

Just an awesome video. Thank you so much

Thanks, that was really helpful and to the point, appreciate it.

Thank you Chuck. Helped me a lot !!

Fantastic video, thanks!! 👍

Superb. Many thanks.

great video about glue!!! like it

Nice tips, thanks

Chuck is the freakin' BEST!

I've never been so early to a leather element!

I’d love to see your input on the differences between flat and diamond stitching chisels. Love your videos

Enjoy the tutorials on the leather craft, although with the glue I have a product called shoo glue, use it for aligning seams when making clothes, then saddle stitch the seams, both sides of the join, tedious but worth the look in the end.

Great advice

Good lord that was informative

Thanks for the tips. God has blessed you with the gift of gab, be great full!

Very helpful

5:54 - Well 'yay' and 'boo' - love it!

Great video! Very informative... I use a lot of capes that I tan myself... including bird capes with a lot of oil / fat and I oil tan . I normally just want to put felt on back . Will contact cement be best or rubber cement?

Cool. Thanks for the info. I now know that certain modders have no idea how glue works.

Great help there Chuck. I have a problem where I tried to make a strap using pull up veg tan leather for front and back. I used a contact glue on each piece. But the glue never seemed to dry 100%!!?? Even when the pieces were put together. Even after a few days I was able to separate the front and back pieces. Any idea what I might have done wrong? Thanks in advance :-)

Chuck, I have learned so much from you. Here’s hoping I can learn a little more. I know you have to be careful about drying out your contact cement and I’ve heard you advise to add a little thinner each time you open the can. My question is, does light affect the glue? What about storing it in a clear jar? Also, how long can you reasonably expect glue to last siting in the original can? Thanks in advance.

Just good practical advice.🎃

I got some cheap washcloths from the dollar store for spreading glue. I wrap the washcloth around my finger and dip it into the can of glue and spread it on the leather. Works the glue into the fibers of the leather nicely as well.

I like those little glue tools that look like dab tools but better and sharper for small areas that need to be exact with contact cement. Those little tools make it easy when you need to be exact with a small amount of barge

Hey Chuck! Love the channel, love your energy, don't change a thing! Question for ya: I'm kinda new to leather craft, haven't done in earnest since I was in the scouts decades ago. I only just started back up to make sheaths for knives of a very particular style but I'm seeing the potential to take it a bit farther and learning a lot here. I've tried a straight BLO finish to good effect but now wonder if it would work as well over dye? A friend recently gifted me a bunch of Fiebings Leather Dye so now I have a bunch if colors I'd love to try out.

Useful video. we want some sandal making tutorial.

When i was in a pinch and making a strop I used woodglue to put my leather onto a board. Its held up really well but thanks for showing me what you use

Will the all-purpose cement thinner work on the barge? I bought some barge cement thinner and no place local had it so I had to wait 6 weeks to get it

I loved the - "yay, but also boo!"🤣

Use wood weld contact cement - they have a water based version which is good. The solvent based one is even better. And it’s cheap!

On Don Gonzales’s you tube site does saddles and will always coat his saddles and belts with two coats of barge cement. If he is going to wet form leather on a saddle he will put three coats on till dry and then apply a very light wet coat. the Wet coat allows him to move the leather slightly. Do you do anything like this?

glue glue glue! oh, now I can sleep well! thank you ❤️

Complete newb here: for contact cement, does it matter what sides of the leather you put it on? Heard somewhere you should only put it on the flesh side so it absorbs into the fibers better, but so far when it comes to leather, I only trust Chuck. Thanks for all the great information and enthusiasm for what you do.

I found that the gun cleaning cotton swabs withe the smooth tip does not shed while using it for heavy contact cements

Good tips. It’s hard for me to keep from getting glue on the show side. Usually when the piece is moving around while I’m glueing it up. l’ll get it on my fingers and it goes all over the place from there.

Hi Chuck.. loving your videos, great information really well explained for a beginner like me .. I've looked at your videos on dyeing leather and I've a question - what's the difference between the oil based dyes and water based dyes? My local leather store recommended the Eco Flo range as something good for a beginner and it worked well on my first project. I'm now looking at getting additional colours and I'm going to try my hand at some leather carving soon so would be hoping to do some antiquing too.. I see you always use the oil-based dyes and get great results. So before I buy more dye and antique could you perhaps do a pros and cons of oil versus water based? All the best from Phil in Ireland

Can you do a skiver review of different types of skiver. And also what the best way to sharpe them is.

Can you show how to repair soles of moccasins...I have a hole in my pair of favorites...

could you do a elisode on the difrent kinds of animal leathers, buffalo, kangaroo, goat and why kind of projects they can be used on. i see all those leathers on the website but i dont know what they are used for. how it moves and thickness etc. thank you

Thanks! Can the S-18 neoprene all purpose cement be used for doubling up leather in leather masks? Or would something else be recommended? I think I will borrow Mom's marble rolling pin for rolling stuff together.

Hi chuck I hope you can help me. The edge paint of my epi leather bag melted. Do you have any idea how can I fix it? Thanks a lot. God bless and keep safe.

Could I just use small craft white glue or the brand you have? I also have the same question about contact cement. Does it matter the brand because I could get them at my local craft shop?

That quick look at contact adhesive getting thick with age... Revelation! Of course it's going to! Well that's one problem sorted for my next project 😉

A thin coat of petroleum jelly on the threads will keep the cap from becoming stuck on the can. Either the can threads or the cap threads. Makes it really easy to open later.

Wondering if maybe you can recommend m the best adhesive glue that's perfect for joining leather and rubber together

Hi Chuck, I have had a question on my mind for a few days, if i have a pre-dyed veg tan leather, can i tool and stamp it as a natural? and how is it going to affect the outcome? and an i antik it? maybe it could be an element video? Thanks for your exellent videos.

Chuck, Help me out man. Im trying to line the inside of a helmet with leather. Its faux leather so its a bit more plyable but I can seem to figure out how to lay it down smooth inside of a bowl shape. Can you help me out with that? I cant find any other videos regarding this.

I would like to know if it is possible to glue leather to wood. I am making a dead blow mallet and want to make one end with a leather surface. If so, what would be the best adhesive for this application?

I have a question can I use s18 contact cement and then add stitch holes for the look of the stitch instead of the stitch actually holding it.

How do you waterproof water based dye on the project?

I have been making fly swatters with leather paddles. I made a batch sewing two pieces of leather together so i could attach a handle between them. It worked but it was very difficult to sew, even with my wife’s super heavy duty sail rite machine (for sewing sails for boats). I am going to try to glue the next batch together but am worried that the glue may make them stiff when they need to be flexible like when they were sewn. Will gluing work? Do you have any suggestions? Any help will be appreciated.

I'm wondering if the cement glue would adhere strongly to stone and leather mix. Like if I drill a hole into the stone and put the leather and glue into the stone would that be a secure fit?

Can you tells us about the glue. Which one is better for leather.

I was wondering how good does the Gorilla spray adhesive Heavy duty work on leather products. I'm using contact cement but looking for a faster way of doing it

Hello Chuck, I want to form leather and make a pouch for a given size tin. How much clearance or extra length and width and height do you recommend for the pattern greater than the size of the given tin? For example if the tin is 3" L x 2" W x 1/2" H what would you recommend the mold size should be? Thanks for your assistance. Enjoy this beautiful day Warmest Wishes and God Bless, John

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I have used this idea 4 over 20 years CHUCK, 20oz water bottle, wool scrap, drill 1/8 or smaller hole in cap, fill with contact cement wool scrap used 2 close hole in cap, U can cover small or large with ease, glue doesn't get thick cap spreads glue FAST. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

I've used DAP (Weldwood) neoprene rubber cement for glueing in welts for knife sheaths. The problem was that when burnishing the weld edge, the rubber cement between the layers also rubbed and smeared over the finished edge making it sticky and unsightly. I had to rub the edge with a soft cloth and a bit of mineral oil to take it off. Does the the BARGE or S-18 cement do the same thing?

Hi what type of glue do I use for leather earrings?

Is contact cement dry-cleanable? Because I want to find a glue that can be applied into a scale-lifted python leather jacket.

Do a tutorial on the cub seeing machine. I had it running perfect until I had to replace the bobbin with more string now I can’t get it to stitch!

Best advice to everyone even the veterans of the trade. Stop using excess leather and items that you just. Don't. Need. Stop for a moment and examine your project. Take an hour to assess your measurements. In fact. Take a few hours over a few days if need beb and just stop thinking to deep about it if you are not certain. Once you figure out that you don't need all those strap. Rivets. Buttons and whatever else that a simple stitch will suffice to last your item years and years. You got it in the bag!

I am wanting to make leather keychains I cut out of my glowforge, what type of glue should I use to glue the wrong sides of the leather together permanently?

How can l find Berry King deep leather belver?

not a bad idea using the paint roller, however having been raised by a contractor, I would use a thinner "nap" for the roller thickness. otherwise you use a lot more material (glue) than you need to

I actually cut my boxing gloves unboxing it. What glue should I used that will make an unbreakable bond?

How can I apply leather to acrylic disc? Need it to stay forever. Not just for holding for meddle work.

I’m a little late to the party, but next time on those little pockets where the Qtip didn’t work, next time try either a tooth pick (wooden) or maybe chopsticks or a popsicle stick. I don’t know, it just sounds like something that can hold the glue, not make a mess, and be small/thin enough to reach those places. Unless, you figured out another way that’s easier I would love to know because I’m dealing with the issues of the pockets.

How strong is the bond between leather and suede? If i wanted to make a piece of leather 1mm thicker would gluing a suede to the flesh side accomplish that? Would it be strong structurally

If you use the paint roller, do you throw it in the bin afterwards? Is it salvageable?

Any tips on applying a patch to a PU leather car seat with adhesive? I can't find a single qualified person that can sew or stitch it.

Is a lifelong nightmare when stealing items in the kitchen.. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

Man the T-shirts you could print! "Cutting to size? New blade every time!" "Look at that edge, it looks like it was die cut!" Etc. etc.

What about gluing leather onto real wood or compressed wood?

good day! you can help with the pattern of the Confederate cap.. thank you in advance

I do have a question in regards to the interaction between leather paints and sealants. I'm making a hat and plan on painting on it using a vinyl stencil, but im unsure weather i should paint before or after i use atom wax. The hat is dyed black and the paint i plan on using is white.

I have access to contact adhesive. Is that the same stuff?