Retractable Strop

Hi All,

Found this locally, I reckon I can fit a new leather to it. I shall have to take it apart, might even get Tony to make a new one for it.

Very cool I reckon. What do ya think ?

Gary

I would think the leather would have to be pretty thin to be able to wrap round such a small spindle. I know the strop I got from Tony is really quite thick and I'd need something about the size of a football to be able to wrap it around.
Looks pretty cool though, a bit ornate to be hanging in my bathroom though. Still trying to convince my missus to put a hook on the side of the cabinet :rant: . Don't like my chances of hooking up something that looks a cross between a fishing reel and a chandelier :)

I really like it, perfect for travelling with as well.

I think it's a charm. I'd love to see it refurbished.

X

Sweet! Post some pictures as you fix it up.

I've seen similar ones go for hundreds on ebay. How much did you get it for? Certainly, there is a thinner, more pliable leather that would be suitable for stropping.

If you need help locating the correct leather and hardware, I've got a great shop close by that had all sorts of gear, with no minimum purchase so buying enough for one or two strops is no problem at all.

Great find, indeed.

Thats a great idea...wish they still made those!

<cough> Tony <cough>