Flint leather Question?

[Halftail]

Hey guys,
Hot on the heels of a few pre-christmas debates on flint leathers and such,I got a stoopid question.Has anyone ever heard tell of gluing the Leather on the flint?I aint trying to make things more difficult but seems to me if a guy had a few flint wraps glued on in place for your spare flints while hunting or even at the range that it would be a practical thing.Keep in mind I'm not concerned with PC."Not that there's anything wrong with being PC"(To steal a line from Seinfeld) :v

 

[Rebel]

Just couldn't let it drop could ya? :rotf: Yes, ya can glue the stinking leather to the lousy flint. There ya happy? Now we can get into a 4 page debate on the type of glue to use. :rotf: :grin:

 

[tg]

Gotta be Beaver tail glue mixed with hardwood ash.

 

[Halftail]

Just couldn't let it drop could ya? :rotf: Yes, ya can glue the stinking leather to the lousy flint. There ya happy? Now we can get into a 4 page debate on the type of glue to use. :rotf: :grin:

No Reb.....Honest.... :blah: I'm just curious... :blah:

 

[Halftail]

Gotta be Beaver tail glue mixed with hardwood ash.

TG,
:wink: :wink: I like to see your documentation? :wink: :wink:
I'm going to argue and say a Dob of 2minute epoxy is the way to go. :hmm: :grin:

 

[Tkendrick]

1. Buy an expensive race horse.

2. Save the hoof trimmings.

3. Get a big pot :blah:

 

Dang!!! I have been using rabbit skin glue fer years. :redface:

 

[Rebel]

Geeeeeeez Halfwit('er i mean Halftail :rotf: ) just use some period Tree sap to stick the leather to the flint. :rotf:

 

[sniper68]

Halftail, it works great. Use a two part, 5 minute epoxy, or some "gel" type crazy glue. A little dab will do ya, so to say. And furthermore ya don't need a "WRAP", just a couple of square pieces to cover the flats.. Now I know ya got some flints with good flats!! :wink: :grin:

 

[Halftail]

Geeeeeeez Halfwit('er i mean Halftail :rotf: ) just use some period Tree sap to stick the leather to the flint. :rotf:

There was mention of a Sap.... :wink:

 

[Halftail]

just a couple of square pieces to cover the flats.. Now I know ya got some flints with good flats!! :wink: :grin:

Exellent Flints they are! :hatsoff:

 

[squirejohn]

yes

 

[MSW]

hey- watch it. here in vermont, we take our sap(s) very seriously!

really, wouldn't conifer sap be too brittle in the cold?

 

[nw_hunter]

People sure get wacky around this time of the year!!!............I'm starting to feel a little strange myself :hmm:

 

[Halftail]

People sure get wacky around this time of the year!!!............I'm starting to feel a little strange myself :hmm:

It's not just this time of year! :v

 

[bob4st]

...couldn't ya just drill and tap the flint with, oh, maybe a 10-32 and secure the leather with a screw?... ya never know how those glues are gonna take changes in temperature and humidity... better use lots of oil on the tap, cause that silica is damn hard... :blah: ...
Bob

 

[Halftail]

...couldn't ya just drill and tap the flint with, oh, maybe a 10-32 and secure the leather with a screw?... ya never know how those glues are gonna take changes in temperature and humidity... better use lots of oil on the tap, cause that silica is damn hard... :blah: ...
Bob

Yeah.....I'll Wok a great big Stainless Bolt or screw or something right down through the whole issue.....Thanks.... :wink: :grin:
Happy New Year to all you fellas too!

 

[sniper68]

...couldn't ya just drill and tap the flint with, oh, maybe a 10-32 and secure the leather with a screw?... ya never know how those glues are gonna take changes in temperature and humidity... better use lots of oil on the tap, cause that silica is damn hard... :blah: ...
Bob

Yeah.....I'll Wok a great big Stainless Bolt or screw or something right down through the whole issue.....Thanks.... :wink: :grin:
Happy New Year to all you fellas too!

Silica is much to brittle a HSS NF tap and oil :nono: Ya have to use a NC(10-28) lazier tap..
:hmm: Ain't it traditional to wait till about midnight BEFORE ya start a celebratin? :youcrazy: :shake: :rotf:
Happy New Year!!!!!! :hatsoff: :v
sniper

 

[tom deinek]

How about using real "leather glue"? Designed for and tested with chrome-tanned cowhide. Unsure about its use with brain tanned leather, elk or, God forbid, pig hide. Sold in 1/2 gal bottles so you might want to consider sharing with other shooters. $51.95 + s&h from Tandy. LOL

I carry a glued flint in bp deer season as an extra. Worked fine when I used it once.

 

[Halftail]

How about using real "leather glue"? Designed for and tested with chrome-tanned cowhide. Unsure about its use with brain tanned leather, elk or, God forbid, pig hide. Sold in 1/2 gal bottles so you might want to consider sharing with other shooters. $51.95 + s&h from Tandy. LOL

I carry a glued flint in bp deer season as an extra. Worked fine when I used it once.

That's what I was thinking on having a couple extra with the leathers glued one in case of a quick change in the woods.
Not too sure though if I need a Half gallon of glue or not. :wink: