Quote Originally Posted by Tony Miller
In different climates and humidity the two pieces of the strop may seem slightly different. The idea is to pull just enough that both become taught and you will have the correct tension. If for some reason one has stretched too much and you cannot get them taught let me take a look at it and make it work for you. All of mine are still fine but occasionally a piece may have more give in it than others.
Tony,

On my strop the linen is slightly shorter than the leather, so the leather never becomes completely taut. However, the strop still functions well to keep my razors sharp, and that's all I ask of it. I wouldn't take the trouble, nor bother you, to adjust it.

An easy adjustment feature might be something to consider when you're thinking of new designs though.