Howdy guys. I'm making a lined holster for a 1911. I put glue on both pieces, using the same Tandy glue I've used several times before. I let it set overnight, as I've read a few here do.
I came out this morning to put them together and they wouldn't stick. I hammered them down as best as possible, and it didn't help at all.
The only thing I can think of is the glue is approaching two years old. I'm down to the last of the first quart I bought, after messing around with several small cans. I’ve had to thin it down a few times, including last night. I used the proper thinner, and I’ve done it before with no problems.
The shop was no colder than usual, so I don’t think it’s the weather. I slapped another coat on both, let them set about 20 minutes or so, them put them together. This time it looks like its working ok. Same glue, leather, etc.
I haven’t figured out how to get any Barge yet, but I’m working on it. Without a business license no one around here will sell it to me.
Any thoughts on what happened?