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   RW | Apr 26, 2003 02:03am | #1

   It hasn't changed. The stink makes em stick! use the good old stuff as long as you can. Weldwood here, too.

   "The child is grown / The dream is gone / And I have become / Comfortably numb "      lyrics by Roger Waters

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   prman | Apr 26, 2003 02:22am | #2

   I have to agree with the others, stick to the stinky stuff. I would add this cautionary note. When applying it to a non porous surface such as Melanie, be sure to get good coverage on the surface. I would use a roller that is made specifically for contact cement if you can. Go both directions on both pieces (up and down and back and forth) to insure you have an even coat. Let it dry until it won't stick to your fingers and then put them together.

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   WorkshopJon | Apr 26, 2003 04:09am | #3

   Best stuff that I've come across is Hybond80 solvent based. Used others including the DAP/Weldwood solvent base contact cement recommended by the prior poster. Nothing wrong with that one  per say, just not as good IMO. I include two pics so you know what to look for. FYI in case you don't know, you can thin it (solvent based) with toluol if it gets a little old or to clean a roller.. Typically I give two light coats with a roller, and as the second tacks off, stick the two surfaces together.

   Jon

   
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   grandad | Apr 26, 2003 05:37am | #4

   Thank you for the detail by including the pictures of the Hybond80.  Water base seems to not be the choice.

   Grandad

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   RANGERP75R | Apr 26, 2003 05:52am | #5

   grandad

      I use the WeldWood also. I just finished a 40' parts counter and did use water-based on the top surface. It is 1/4" solid rubber and the manufacture strickly says water-base. I tried the solvent base on a scrap piece and it causes a chemical reaction an bubbles the rubber. The manufacturer was right on.

      Note, that the water-base (Wilson-Nart) directions says only use it on a flat surface as it will not hold verticals as well as solvent-based. Did well on that flat surface, but I wouldn't even attempt on a vertical side. The solvent base is the way to go, IMO.

   Good Luck...

   sarge..jt