Thread: CBN On Linen

i dont know how to best use powdered abrasive on fabric.. it seems to hold some, but shed it over time, i think mixing it with some soap might manage to hold it better, but still wash out alright if you change your mind.. maybe someone else can provide some insight on, for example, chromium oxide powder v.s. chromium oxide paste.

anyways, this isnt about linens performance, but if you are looking for more fabric medium to work with abrasives go to the auto wreckers and get some cheap seatbelt fabrics..
if you get the kind where the fabric is sewn right onto the metal tounge of the buckle you can easily tie a loop of strong string/cord through the hole in tounge in such a way that it hangs flat without twisting to one side or the other.. not what you were asking about, but something else to consider.

i imagine linen webbing and cotton webbing will perform similarly when it comes to the use of CBN powder.. seatbelt may be a little different.

I never used it on linen. Only on balsa and suede like leather. I use the CBN coated balsa as a final polisher, the leather for use before and after shaving. Gives me a fresh from the hone feel every shave. Works a treat on both. To avoid rounding the edge I would not use it on hanging strops.

I would be inclined to go with the rounding comment on a hanging strop because CBN is very fast cutting. I have personally found that on felt I get very good results when used like a barber's hone. I do about 10 or 20 laps, depending on the razor, anytime I need to even in the middle of a shave. Works extremely well.

Take Care,
Richard

Thanks to all! Well, the felt pads look good, but the reason I'm curious about a strop is for razors w/ bad geometry that need tape--I don't want to be adding tape every other time I shave is all!

As far as linen, I'm thinking that might actually degrade the edge @ that level, so I'd probably just do CBN (as needed) & leather only. Good plan, you think?