Sounds like a good idea! Are you talking about those shammy cloths? Yes I am using it on a wood substrate. I will probably us 3m 77 to adhear it. I have balsa, but I did like 60 laps on a overloaded balsa, and I think I caused a wire edge and my edge crumbled after about 4 shaves. From what I've read 10-15 laps is all Thats needed on a lightly coated substrate.Lol My balsa strop looks like I painted it with green paint. I went over boad. Oh well I'm fairly new to this hobby. Live and learn everyday and with everything in this walk of life. When we mess up we can learn from our mistakes.