Thread: Question about creating balsa bench strop.

I am going to create 2 bench strops using balsa wood cut 3" wide glued to ceramic tile to use with pastes.

so, my questions.

1) Does this sound like an o.k. setup? Balsa with a ceramic tile backer?

2) Is there any set length i should try to use? I was thinking 3" wide so the entire blade touches without needing to use X pattern. But i was not sure about length

3) What kind of sandpaper should i use to flatten the balsa once it is glued down? Is the process similiar to stone? Draw grid, soak sandpaper and stick to glass/mirror/ceramic whatever and rub till marks are gone?


Thanks!

/quick edit... Instead of making 2 seperate, could i glue a piece to each side of the tile?