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I have an old weightlifting belt,could I use this for a strop temporarily.It is pretty smooth on one side and is about five inches wide.So I would not even have to do the x pattern,because it is wider than the blade.Ya I know it is goofy ,but I had to ask.A real newb :confused:
i would think it would be hard to keep stableat that whidth
you could lay it flat on the table if you dont want to cut it down
Old belts can ruin a razor edge it was not made to strop razors and you never know what it has been treated with
and sinse you ask so nice LOL
In a pinch there are many thing you can use to strop a razor. You just need to make sure its smooth doesn't have nicks or cuts any chemicals or other things that found their way into it. In the end though there is a reason people sell actual strops. For long term use I would use an actual strop.
Ya I guess you are right .Dumb idea.Hey you laughed. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by janivar123
i forgot to mention that somethimes they work fairly well
I forget who it was, But I know that someone on this forum DID use a weightlifting belt as a strop... It was one of the ones that was 3'' wide at the "belt" part, and flared out to 5-6'' at the support part... They trimmed the whole thing to 3'' the whole way, and sanded/pumiced the lenght of it flat... I don't know how well it worked, but I know that it /did/ work.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Jeremy
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 for your input,Iam having second thoughts now.Will see.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShavedZombie
Thanks man Point taken.Don.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sailor
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
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.
awesome man thanks for the pic.I don't feel so bad now.Thanks.Don.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bubba4422
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.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by mackie
I didn't mean to give you second thoughts... I was saying that it actually DOES work... I just don't know how well, but it's better than not stropping, for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blazinrazor
Give it a try :)
Cheers,
Jeremy
Ok I will proceed.Thanks Don.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShavedZombie
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. :)
Good advice .I will probably wait and get a proper one,thanks for your help.Quote:
Originally Posted by ziggy925