Thread: DIY Four Sided Paddle Strop

Thanks for the advice. I've ordered some CrOx liquid from http://www.japaneseknifesharpeningstore.com/ since the powder did not stick well. I'm goilng to clean off the leather, sand it smooth to get the hard sheen off then do the combo liquid/dry CrOx application as demo'd on their website. My balsa side of the strop, BTW, worked great with just dry CrOx.
Dave

Originally Posted by a-cut-above

Thanks for the advice. I've ordered some CrOx liquid from http://www.japaneseknifesharpeningstore.com/ since the powder did not stick well. I'm goilng to clean off the leather, sand it smooth to get the hard sheen off then do the combo liquid/dry CrOx application as demo'd on their website. My balsa side of the strop, BTW, worked great with just dry CrOx.
Dave

They put alot on the strop in that demonstration, it looked like way too much. Theres a tutorial here on applying it. When the guy is through you can barely see it on the strop.

Jason,

Did you purchase leather at retail store or on-line?
Can you tell me what was exactly the name of leather that you got?
I just purchase this single sided strop on sale Leather Hand Strops - Lee Valley Tools and wanted to glue another piece of leather to other side but have no idea what to look for.

Thank you.

Nice job Jason. Another useful tool is online.

bj

Iakov, I purchased the untreated leather/cowhide at a retail store. Just regular 2 1/2 inch strips they have hanging there. You should be okay gluing on the other side if it is not stained or varnished. If it is you might have a problem getting the adhesive to stick.

Hope this helps,

Great, thank you, I will check our local store.