2000 Leather Wheel Repair

[DavidHall]

The honing wheel on my 2000 has just started to separate at the seam.  The ends still align with no gap if I push the loosening end down.  I'd like to simply re-glue this seam and was wondering what type of glue to use?  I think this occurred because the machine was stored unused for a few years in a dry hot Southern California garage and the leather dried and shrunk a bit.

[Mike Fairleigh]

I would think contact cement.  But, you might be happier in the long run by replacing the wheel.

[DavidHall]

Thanks Mike - tried contact cement and it seems to be repaired and functional.  Have a few hand-plane blades to hone, and will let you know how it holds up.

Dave