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07-10-2010, 01:40 AM #1Senior Member
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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
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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 #2This is not my actual head.
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Beautiful work John! It looks like something an artisan would have made centuries ago.
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07-10-2010, 01:49 AM #3vampire on a day pass
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i love it, the engraving gives it a more personalized look and style.
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07-10-2010, 01:55 AM #4< Banned User >
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My 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!
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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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07-10-2010, 05:00 AM #5Senior Moderator
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Very nice work. Could I get two sets each of the hardware in 2.5"........
Bob
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07-10-2010, 02:16 PM #6OlllllllO
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john,
you're a real artist.
Beautiful
regards
Tom
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07-10-2010, 02:24 PM #7Predictably Unpredictiable
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Very nice!!
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07-11-2010, 03:14 AM #8The Great & Powerful Oz
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John, Your metalwork never fails to blow me away.
Oh, I noticed a strop in there as well
Like the wrist strap concept 
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07-11-2010, 08:48 AM #9Senior Member
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Really beautiful work John. Something different but equally (at the very least) impressive as your other works.
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