Thread: Waaaa!!

Originally Posted by addicted

I've done this a few months ago. Fired crying e-mail to Tony, etc. But I've basically fixed it the same way - cut it off, used 1000 grit sandpaper on the edges and used a tiny bit of dressing. Worked fine. Now the damage is mostly pshycological

I am going to give myself 30 lashes with the strop as a penance

Originally Posted by steve

I am going to give myself 30 lashes with the strop as a penance

Oh, THAT WILL HELP making the subsequent stropping a pleasant experience

Cheers
Ivo

Seriously - decide in advance if you are prepared to live with the psychological damage inflicted by using the fixed strop. If you want - I can sand you mine so that you have a good idea what it will be like

Oh, THAT WILL HELP making the subsequent stropping a pleasant experience

Cheers
Ivo
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Didn't realize we had any monks on the board. LOL

Originally Posted by izlat

Oh, THAT WILL HELP making the subsequent stropping a pleasant experience

Cheers
Ivo

Seriously - decide in advance if you are prepared to live with the psychological damage inflicted by using the fixed strop. If you want - I can sand you mine so that you have a good idea what it will be like

Any psychological damage done can be corrected by my adoring wife, the psychologist.

BTW - what do you mean by 'fixed' strop? I'm using a hanging strop.

I have repaired a cut strop without cutting off the flap. The issue about a hard spot or raised spot is certainly an issue, but not if you use the proper tools.

I would suggest using contact cement, very good for leather, and does not dry hard--very similar to rubber cement in consistency. Follow the directions on the bottle/can...apply to both sides, allow to dry 'open' for 10-15 minutes before bringing the two surfaces in contact with each other. They will immediately form a nearly unbreakable bond, so make sure they come together in the way you want them to stay. At this point, you can roll the strop with a rolling pin or a glass bottle to clamp the repair. Finish the repair by taking off any high spots with a pummice stone.

I repaired a pretty significant cut on a vintage e-bay strop with this method and you can barely see the repair. Eyes closed, running a finger over the repair, I cannot feel it at all.

Just another data point,
Ed

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

I have repaired a cut strop without cutting off the flap. The issue about a hard spot or raised spot is certainly an issue, but not if you use the proper tools.

I would suggest using contact cement, very good for leather, and does not dry hard--very similar to rubber cement in consistency. Follow the directions on the bottle/can...apply to both sides, allow to dry 'open' for 10-15 minutes before bringing the two surfaces in contact with each other. They will immediately form a nearly unbreakable bond, so make sure they come together in the way you want them to stay. At this point, you can roll the strop with a rolling pin or a glass bottle to clamp the repair. Finish the repair by taking off any high spots with a pummice stone.

I repaired a pretty significant cut on a vintage e-bay strop with this method and you can barely see the repair. Eyes closed, running a finger over the repair, I cannot feel it at all.

Just another data point,
Ed

Ed, thanks for the instructions. Where do I get contact cement?

Originally Posted by steve

Ed, thanks for the instructions. Where do I get contact cement?

Any hardware store or home center should carry it. It is often used to attach plastic laminate to MDF for countertops. But you won't need to buy it by the gallon WalMart likely has a 2-3 oz bottle for about $3.

Cheers,
Ed

Ed - this was very interesting, indeed - thanks for sharing

Ivo

ps - I really hope I do not get to test it on my strops

Ed,

I got the contact cement and worked on the strop. It worked quite well except for just the very edge of the strop which still has a small divot. It's working just fine though as the only part of the razor that passes over this is the very end of the heel.

Thanks for the suggestion!!

Originally Posted by steve

BTW - what do you mean by 'fixed' strop? I'm using a hanging strop.

I think Ivo means neutered!