Chuck, I’ve watched and rewatched your videos and always pick up something new. I finally decided to try thinning my glue instead of throwing it out. I put a little in a glass jar (it poured like very thick molasses on a January morning. I had to actually cut it off with a stir stick. I added a little thinner and stirred until it was all absorbed. Added more and stirred. Repeat. Repeat. Finally had nearly doubled the volume but ended up with some good looking, usable contact cement. Thank you for money saving tips.

If there is a single thing my chemistry degree taught me it's don't inhale the fumes and do put the cap back on ASAP.

Fantastic presentation Chuck. Good analogy with the glue wicking. I like to watch the how to demonstrations with leather wood, and others. So what makes a good video. Everybody has the same technology. The big thing for you is your personality, your animation is fantastic. Not over beating but enough to captivate the attention and make a lasting memory of the demonstration. Well done Chuck

Thank you Chuck, this upload came at the perfect time, my S-18 is getting thick, I'll try this method, great advice.

As always Chuck, great presentation! 😊 👍🏼 G

As a suggestion, I and others would love an episode on making a pair of chaps, including making the pattern from measurements. I've already learned a ton from Chuck, and really want to make a pair of chaps :D

Just what I needed....thanks, Chuck

I've tried this with acetone on some pretty far gone stuff. Sort of worked, but not very well. The actual thinner uses different solvents (toluene and heptane).

I've learned alot from Chuck, but I would love to know what projects hair on hides, rabbit pelts, fox tails and how to work with them

What did you use for thinner. You said thinner but is it regular paint thinner, lacquer thinner mineral spirits?

Way to go Chuck!!!  Great video!

Thanks for that tip. Can't tell you
How much glue I've lost over the years. Can u do a segment on the differences between antique gel &
Antique paste ?

Thank you Chuck .

I must have missed it but what did you use for a thinner?

Good tip! Will have to try this. Thanks for sharing 😊

Super thanxs!!!

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Yup, I'm familiar with that problem... 😉

The can says cement thinner. But is there another thinner to use? Paint thinner ect.? Also chuck my dads antique is drying out. Can it be thinned down?

Hey Chuck! I have an idea that might be beneficial. Can you do a video about working with leather / hides that still have fur / hair? Would we do the same techniques as regular veg tan or is there anything we should look out for with how to handle it with our projects? Thanks!