Thanks Jimbo for taking the time to lay this out so clearly and plainly
Thank you.
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Now, have you named them yet?
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Thanks Jimbo for taking the time to lay this out so clearly and plainly
Thank you.
+1
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Now, have you named them yet?
Thanks Jimbo, my big question is on the characteristics of the finished strop comparing it to cowhide and horsehide ? Is there a difference in the draw with the Roo as there is between the latigo and the horse ? Does stropping with the Roo feel more like one than the other or neither ?
Wow, great job there! Thanks for the clear tutorial and tips!
Way cool, that is a great looking strop! What about
the linen side? :)
- Scott
Yeah, that ruler was a real find. Nice handle, two-way levels, and almost 2.5" wide. I think I got it from a Mitre 10, or maybe a home hardware store Os.
I am toying with leaving the end un-handled on this lot. All I would do (or have the time to do) is just whack another D-ring on the end if I were to give it a handle (that is what I did before).
James.
This is an excellent tutorial, moreso because i have many strops and am very interested
in learning all i can on the subject
Thank you JIMBO
Jimmy - it feels different. There is a "stickyness" to it when you strop. My theory on that is that it is a very fine grained leather, and in combination with the thinness (less than a mm) of the leather, creates a fairly unique sensation of draw. I think Mark (JMS) said it reminded him of an old Shell strop he has, but I could have that wrong.
I am interested this time round to see what a light sanding does to it. I have a couple that have small scrapes and tiny hard bits on the surface. I kept them so I could sand them and see what happens to the feel and the strength.
James.
Thanks, Jimbo.
Gentlemen, this tutorial is now in the Wiki: Making a (very) home-made strop - Straight Razor Place Wiki.
And for those of you who have not noticed it yet, there is a review by (currently two) happy customers: http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...-jimboroo.html.
Thanks Robin!!
I should just say that each and every one of these strops already has a home. If for some reason any are spare, I will let you know.
James.