Thread: Bill Barber

His loom strops were works of art. I wanted one really bad, he said the next one he made, he would make without any ivory on it so he could send it to me. Sadly he never had time to make it. If I see one of his loom strops for sale I better buy it before TC sees it and versa vica!

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John we all know you have one of Bill's loom strops. Show us the pictures please.

At the hockey game now, getting our butt kicked by the Canadians. There are some photos of it in my profile albums, I will put some here after the game tonight.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

At the hockey game now, getting our butt kicked by the Canadians. There are some photos of it in my profile albums, I will put some here after the game tonight.

I'm watching! didn't see you yet!

This 3rd period I'll be above the Canadian goalie, falling asleep.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

This 3rd period I'll be above the Canadian goalie, falling asleep.

Not a lot of action on that side!

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Would like to see your BB Loom as well John,,

Here is my loom strop from Pixel; also here are his on words in describing it.

Loom Strop From William Barber
"Hand made in very limited numbers of the finest esoteric materials
the components of this creation are: exhibition grade Cocobolo
(all from the same billet)
Hand turned brass fittings, real pre-ban African elephant ivory inlays, handle is Cocobolo, Water Buffalo horn, fossil stellar Seacow bone and ivory.
The leather is the finest, 8 oz black latigo; the stropping surface is 2.5 x 14 in. O.A.L is approx 23 in. Fully adjustable thru a wide range of tension with a design that affords extra adjustment to compensate for any leather stretch after years of use are perfect travel strops and ideal for those that use pastes or sprays."

You are a lucky man.