Hello Gents,

I'm thinking of making a 8"/10" x 3" leather bench strop with a 1" MDF base. Contemplating 2 separate strops or maybe a combo with 1.0m and 0.5m diamond pastes.

So I'm looking for some info as to what type of leather I should get.

From what I gather from reading previous posts, I should be looking for hide cut from the neck or rump (cow or horse) that is vegetable tanned. Does this sound correct.

As for leather thickness I have no clue. Any suggestions?

Does anyone know where I could pick-up some suitable leather online? and what sort of price I should be looking at?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.