Author: Matt74
Date: 2022-03-14 08:54
Karl,
Contact cement, like Weldwood, Barge, or Ferree's. I wasn't aware of any difference between "rubber" and "contact" cement, but "contact cement" is probably the better term. "Elmer's Rubber Cement" definitely isn't strong enough.
The tube of Barge I have is "Barge All Purpose Cement - Ready to use for Rubber, etc."
Weldwood is "Contact Cement", and is a "neoprene rubber adhesive".
Feree's is "Quick Dry Cork Cement".
The reason you put wax on the cork is to seal it against cork grease. Otherwise the solvent in the cork grease is easily absorbed and dissolves the cement. Wax also helps the lubrication. It's not strictly necessary, but is part of a proper job, and highly advised. Usually "canning" wax is recommended, like "Gulf Wax". That's what I use, but it's just paraffin wax so a plain unscented candle is ok if you don't need a lifetime supply.
- Matthew Simington
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