Thread: Make your own paddle strop

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!

This post just may have saved me $70! Thanks guys. Where is a good place to buy the pastes though?

Originally Posted by alpinmack

This post just may have saved me $70! Thanks guys. Where is a good place to buy the pastes though?

Ted Pella has a good selection of pastes. I used the liquid which is easier to apply but it is more expensive. http://www.tedpella.com/polish.htm HandAmerican has the .5 micron Chromium Oxide and is a must if you use paste. http://www.handamerican.com/newscary.html

bj