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07-10-2010, 01:40 AM #1
Now for something totally different...
Well, I got tired of my make shift strop that I have been using, so I decided to do something about it.
Here's my first try at strop building.....(is that a term??)
I started with nice medium heavy red latigo that was free of blemish or wrinkles, 2" wide. Added some nice metal hardware (a must, of course)
And finished with leather lacing for attachment to whatever in the bathroom, and on the other end to go around the wrist to help give a nice tension to the strop without putting pressure on the hand.
let me know what ya'll think.
ps. yes, I made a couple of these with different hardware types.
and yes, I did get silly and engrave the bright cuts on the screw rivits. What can I say, it stayed still too long.....
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07-10-2010, 01:48 AM #2
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Thanked: 1371Beautiful work John! It looks like something an artisan would have made centuries ago.
Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
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07-10-2010, 01:49 AM #3
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Thanked: 198i love it, the engraving gives it a more personalized look and style.
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07-10-2010, 01:55 AM #4
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Thanked: 530My God, John, I love it! Now I'm reeling with possibility.. What can I send you to have engraved!? A razor blade? Strop hardware? My sister's forehead? The possibilities are limitless!
Also, I like the idea of the leather strap at the bottom to put tension on the wrist, rather than the hand. I like it.
Again, Outstanding work!
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shutterbug (07-10-2010)
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07-10-2010, 05:00 AM #5
Very nice work. Could I get two sets each of the hardware in 2.5"........
Bob
"God is a Havana smoker. I have seen his gray clouds" Gainsburg
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07-10-2010, 02:16 PM #6
john,
you're a real artist.
Beautiful
regards
Tom
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07-10-2010, 02:24 PM #7
Very nice!!
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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07-11-2010, 03:14 AM #8
John, Your metalwork never fails to blow me away.
Oh, I noticed a strop in there as wellLike the wrist strap concept
The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.
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07-11-2010, 08:48 AM #9
Really beautiful work John. Something different but equally (at the very least) impressive as your other works.