Thread: Stropping issues

Hey Stubear!

Below is a pic of my strop set-up. It's got a loop on it, a bit like a Filly. I just have it around a doorknob on my wardrobe which when closed is plenty secure, since the loop isn't that big.

It's a little one, about an inch and a half wide, which I received from a member here who thought it may suit my traveling ways. It's horse hide with "LONG-LIFE" at the top.

The reason I do left-to-right is because it seems the easiest way for my to keep my movements consistent. I have a bit of trouble with that due to injury. Going back to front is harder for me to control.

But at the same time, I can see how going right-to-left, with even the slightest bit of inconsistency, could cause the strop to want to shimmy around. It probably isn't the most stable way to strop.

I may also be pulling a bit too tight, in an attempt to get it to stay put. May be counter-productive.

I may try your table top idea, since it's small and it will quite easily fit on my desk. I'll try going back to front and once I get used to it I'll move back to hanging it, and try it that way.