Thread: New Modular Paddle Wearing At Sides

I would probably have aproached SRD with the problem (?) In the first place, or at least done what has been advised, a straight edge can be as simple as a metal ruler used on its thin end.
I am not saying any of the advice given is right or wrong, but i am sure vendors would prefer an opportunity to resolve issues directly.

just a bit of useless info having only slightly something to do with this thread...

it has been my experience that the opposite reaction will happen to wood as it dries out, as much if not more than as it "absorbs moisture"
One board on top of another board will cup on the side that is exposed to air as it shrinks, while the side laying against the next board is protected from drying, and remains full sized.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I would probably have aproached SRD with the problem (?) In the first place, or at least done what has been advised, a straight edge can be as simple as a metal ruler used on its thin end.
I am not saying any of the advice given is right or wrong, but i am sure vendors would prefer an opportunity to resolve issues directly.

SRD has been approached. There great people. Before I approached them I needed to know if it was my technique or error on my part. I think got it from here thanks

Originally Posted by Magpie

just a bit of useless info having only slightly something to do with this thread...

it has been my experience that the opposite reaction will happen to wood as it dries out, as much if not more than as it "absorbs moisture"
One board on top of another board will cup on the side that is exposed to air as it shrinks, while the side laying against the next board is protected from drying, and remains full sized.

Yea your right Mag I checked with level its cupped. Don contacted me today though and will take care of it. I may just go with a regular strop I don't want to keep running into the same problem. This could be the case with any paddle strop

Originally Posted by ELDivo

Yea your right Mag I checked with level its cupped. Don contacted me today though and will take care of it. I may just go with a regular strop I don't want to keep running into the same problem. This could be the case with any paddle strop

I doubt it, since there are bunches of us using them with no problems. In fact they eliminate a lot of common stropping problems. However, you should know that hanging strops can cup also.

I'm sure the vendor will want to examine the strop to check it out too.

Until the heel of that razor is repaired, it doesn't really matter what strop you use or get, the result will be the same. Those kind of marks have nothing to do with any perceived cupping in my experience. If the razor was dropped or chipped in the heel or toe, those are the kinds of marks that will be seen until repaired.

Have fun.

I just checked both side of my modular paddle with a perfectly flat edge and there is no visible sign of any warping along the entire length of both sides.

Originally Posted by Lynn

I'm sure the vendor will want to examine the strop to check it out too.

Until the heel of that razor is repaired, it doesn't really matter what strop you use or get, the result will be the same. Those kind of marks have nothing to do with any perceived cupping in my experience. If the razor was dropped or chipped in the heel or toe, those are the kinds of marks that will be seen until repaired.

Have fun.

No I def understand the marks on the side are from me not stropping properly. The cupping is something ve noticed in the middle. I only wanted to get info on this I didnt want to bash any vendor or there product. Im going to send it to the vendor who has been great in this process. I just wanted to see if any one else was having the issue. Someone else on this thread said they had similar issue with it. I mean stuff happens its not the end of the world Im throughly happy with my vendor of choice and will remain a customer of theres .

Get a livi loom. It's great. Got it from SRD. It's magic And, NO WOOD! Comes with crox on one side. Comes in three sizes too

have you addressed the razor issue? if Lynn is seeing something you will damage any strop cupped or not ,, they will take care of the paddle issues but you need to get the razor looked at tc