Thanks a lot. I went back and found the information based on your guidance. I just had a cataract removal operation a few days ago and I am still getting used to the change in vision. The information was there all along, but I missed it.
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To much worry about size in my opinion. If you are making you own and have 2 5/8" who cares. 21" or 26 3/4". ;)
At least to start I would make the components separate so being equal would not be important.
The cost of D rings is cheap and then you can sew the material for a cent or two and never have to worry about taking it apart at least until you cut the D ring loose to reuse it after you nick the heck out of the material.
If I may, those of you who favor the 3 inch strops might just take the opportunity to strop with a 2.5 some while you all are so (luckily) gathered.
If you are like most I have known, you will go to a 2.5 someday anyway. ;)
Most of my strops are 3", but I do have one 2 1/2" Tony Miller linen strop. I can use the lesser width OK with standard 2 3/4" blades. I have issues using the strop with a couple of full 3" blades in my collection.
I have some arthritis in my fingers which make manipulation of the blade difficult as it is. When I add the difficulty of trying to cover the entire blade length using x-strokes, the opportunity for damaging either the strop or the blade increases. For that same reason, I also prefer hones that are at least 2 3/4" wide.
If you are planning on attending and have not PMed me please do so.
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The I-94 Hi-way K exit is closed.
Take the middle Racine exit which is Route 20. This is Washington street which the Comfort Inn is on. Continue east to Emmertsen north to Trefoil Cir
Racine county is giving traffic tickets to fund the road repairs. They are so mean and nasty it is even making the local news.
Observe and obey the speed limits.
Bad news- Good news. Our band has canceled the gig that conflicted with the meet- so I may be able to attend.:D
This is the list as of today
Dinnermint John
Alan John's Dad
RayClem
Learner Tom
TCMicigander Scott
Bluesman7 Vic
spazola Charlie
Randydance
Utopian Ron
Gonzo4str8rzrs Bob
Obie
Petercp4e
rolodave
TC won't be here but our thoughts and prayers are with him and Kathy
If you have a Kanayama fabric strop as mentioned in this thread then bring it and we will have a group softening party. I have wooden mallets and such.
https://straightrazorpalace.com/stro...ml#post1344021