Thread: just a fast question for you fine gents

Originally Posted by warrensreptiles

I went to tony millers website and he is out of the apprentice till after the new year but I will be contacting him to get some stuff I saw a lot of things on his website that got my attention.

Any of his stuff is well worth the $$$

I have an aprentice strop and a 3" Artisan latigo with smooth canvas. Both strops are excellent buys!

I do not have a tandy anywhere near me but I can order it online I think. My only question is that once I have the leather how do I prep it for strop. Is there any special finish I need to do to it or just use as is? Looks like its time to hit the shop forum I love to do as much as I can myself. Just made a pair of scales out of some walnut from Lowes just to see if I could. My technique needs some work but they are usable and the blade closes on center and fits snug, so I guess that is a good first step.

my understanding is that tandyleather route is worth only if you can select the piece yourself. you'll likely be better off buying a finished strop.