You don't know how much I appreciate the invite!
Lynn, I will do the 5 hr drive! I'm ordering a kit today and the DVD so I can learn all I can before coming over.
Ok, got my eye on a Dovo Bismarck 6/8, the only difference I can see between one Dovo and another is the ascetics, other aspects such as the feel can't be determined online.
Question, why choose a 2" strop when there are 3" available?