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I have used Euclid's method and it has worked very well.

That you Marty. I think that's what I was looking for, a little push :) Will give it a week and go back to see if we can make a deal.

I was a bit disappointed because the surface had no cracks or cuts but he didn't want to negotiate. He had straights, no rust but everything was 4/8. Not my cup of tea.

After having lunch on Thursday I made it to an antique shop and found a red imp strop. The thing was dried out and hard as a board.
Wanted to pick it up and try restoring it but they were asking...