Thread: Don't Laugh

Give it a try if you want but make sure it is absolutely flat when you pull it taut. I guess any leather will work but you get your hands on an SRD Premium 1 and feel that luxurious leather and it is a world of difference from an ordinary belt leather. I've had an old lifting belt and I know what the are BTW.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Give it a try if you want but make sure it is absolutely flat when you pull it taut. I guess any leather will work but you get your hands on an SRD Premium 1 and feel that luxurious leather and it is a world of difference from an ordinary belt leather. I've had an old lifting belt and I know what the are BTW.

Thanks man Point taken.Don.

If there's no nicks or cracks, just put it flat on the table and give it a try. If it works you can always cut the desired width, but if it is really old i wouldn't have a heart to cut such fine old thing.

Originally Posted by Sailor

If there's no nicks or cracks, just put it flat on the table and give it a try. If it works you can always cut the desired width, but if it is really old i wouldn't have a heart to cut such fine old thing.

Thank I will give it a try.Thanks Don.

This is a link I posted with pictures of a belt that I cut off about an inch and a half or so from the sides, sanded from 250 to 2000 grit paper and treated with Hot Glove...I like it better than anything else so far.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-recycled.html

Originally Posted by Bubba4422

This is a link I posted with pictures of a belt that I cut off about an inch and a half or so from the sides, sanded from 250 to 2000 grit paper and treated with Hot Glove...I like it better than anything else so far.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-recycled.html

awesome man thanks for the pic.I don't feel so bad now.Thanks.Don.

Sometimes leather ( especially belts ) has a sealer finish on it somewhat like a thin varnish which will scratch and nick an edge.I used to use it on my sheaths and holsters. I would try it and if it does, you can clean it with acetone and it will remove the finish.

Sometimes leather (especially belts) has a sealer finish on it that might scratch or nick an edge. I used to use it on my holsters. If it does you can remove it with acetone and a rag.

Originally Posted by mackie

Sometimes leather (especially belts) has a sealer finish on it that might scratch or nick an edge. I used to use it on my holsters. If it does you can remove it with acetone and a rag.

You are right it does have a very shiney finish on it.Thanks for the tips.Don.

I would just buy a RupRazor Filly as your first strop and keep the belt for lifting weights. While the belt may be fine, if you use an improper strop or strop improperly you will ruin the edge on your razor. The problem is if you do screw up your edge you won't know if your lousy shaves are because of the strop or because of you.