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DC:
Barge cement is contact cement, right? You usually let contact cement dry before joining the surfaces. I've seen handle wrap videos where they don't seem to let Barge dry first, they just put it on and then wrap. I'm assuming they are counting on the volatile solvents evaporating through(porous) the leather. If so, will this work with any contact cement?

aja0:
I was just researching this because I just installed a beaver tail grip.  Barge cement is rubber cement not contact cement.  Very different.  Contact cement is quite permanent.  Rubber cement can usually be peeled off wood.

DC:
That would make a difference all right. Thanks

Pat B:
Barge cement is a contact glue. Typically you do let both surfaces dry first but once you put them together they are stuck. Maybe they are putting it together wet so they have more working time. On a handle wrap it isn't that critical as long as it and the stitching hold the handle wrap on. I've also used Weldwood contact cement, basically the same as barge, used for laminate counter tops.

DC:
Did you assemble it wet or did you let it dry first? It was the 3 Rivers video I was watching.

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