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Other Stuff => Cabinets-Speakers => Topic started by: TubeGeek on July 18, 2011, 09:26:23 am

Title: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: TubeGeek on July 18, 2011, 09:26:23 am

I have a cabinet where the tolex is peeling back.  I think all it needs is to be glued.  What kind of glue is best to use?

I see online amp places are selling "tolex glue" but I am hoping I can just find and use something locally acquired at a hardware store.

Any recommendations?

Title: Re: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: rafe on July 18, 2011, 10:59:57 am

Titebond has always worked for me. I'd even use elmer's if I had it .....

Title: Re: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: stratele52 on November 04, 2011, 07:01:02 am

+1 rafe, wood glue like Titebond, Elmer, Lepage. I used lepage.

Title: Re: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: G._Hoffman on November 04, 2011, 02:08:02 pm

Tightbond should work fine, but you will have to clamp it while the glue dries.  Depending on where the repair is on the cabinet, you may just be able to use masking tape.  The only problem is, if you want a really good repair when using Tightbond, you really need to get the old glue out.  It will probably be fine if you don't, but.... 

Personally, though, my favorite glue for cabinets is hot hide glue, but then I already had experience with hide glue, and I've already got all the equipment to make it easy to use.


Gabriel

Title: Re: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: shortfuse on November 05, 2011, 11:19:31 pm

For small tears with a flap I have had great success with a CA Gel type glue.   But for what you explained (pealing back) weldwood contact cement will work well also.

Title: Re: what can be used to repair tolex?
Post by: jjasilli on November 11, 2011, 03:56:53 pm

A bit late to the party, but for small tears I often use a push-pin to hold the tolex in place while the glue dries.