Thread: Can I paste this crappy strop?

I got a "Selective" black leather and canvas strop off of e-bay a while back and was wondering if I can put paste on it to use? Would I still be able to use it for something?

If you've gotten a better strop since and this one is just extra I don't see why not. Chrom ox or diamond paste may make lemonade out of that lemon. I wouldn't want to only have a pasted strop though. If that is all you have I would say wait until you have a regular strop as well.

Yes. This would be strictly a pasted strop. I would still have a fresh and clean Illinois leather and linen strop for regular use.

What do you think about pasting canvas? Would that be an issue? If I can get two pastes on one strop, why not!

Originally Posted by mziter

Yes. This would be strictly a pasted strop. I would still have a fresh and clean Illinois leather and linen strop for regular use.

What do you think about pasting canvas? Would that be an issue? If I can get two pastes on one strop, why not!

Sure, why not.... here is a photo tutorial by Josh Earl.

alternatively the tutorial can be found along with other well-placed great info on the wiki here

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

alternatively the tutorial can be found along with other well-placed great info on the wiki here

Thanks Lee, that is really a great resource. Where the heck have I been? I haven't even gone to the Wiki before. Just using the search function.