Thread: Make your own paddle strop

I made this denim paddle a month or so ago using contact cement to fasten it down to the red oak. The denim seems to be about as effective as vintage linen, and much nicer than the Illinois linen even after you remove the plastic. I was gonna put leather on the other side, but after trying it out it seems the denim doesn't bang the edge around as much as linen, do I don't need to align the edge on leather before shaving. Denim doesn't last like linen, but it does a great job maintaining a nice edge, and it's cheap.

Very Cool,

There is a ton of talent in this place!!!!

Nice strops guys,

Lynn

I am very impressed with the way those came out... they look great!!!!
The bad thing is now the wheels just started turning in my brain again

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. I also like the balsa because when the surface gets a little grooved or uneven it is an easy chore to re-sand with the belt sander and reapply the abrasive. I have them hanging in my closet.

bj

I made this out of scrap a while ago. The box was originally for a larger strop. Something about cutting twice, measuring how many times? I love it!

Nice work fellas, I sometimes wonder if this is a shaving forum, woodworking, or vehicle repair, etc.. I too am guilty of fabricating my own paddle strop, but lacking a suitable camera I can't join the party.
G

Originally Posted by gomez

I too am guilty of fabricating my own paddle strop, but lacking a suitable camera I can't join the party.

We don't stand on ceremony -- go ahead and use an unsuitable camera!