Thread: New Tony Miller Strop

Mike,
Was this a strop from me? I think I have only done one of two like this so maybe you mean another type from another maker perhaps?

My standard strops are all leather and linen and one would have to select all leathers from my website to get anything different.

Either way, if it is a Latigo or similar it would have lots of draw and would be the one to use first. The smoother, harder leather would be for finishing and used after the more textured side.

Tony

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Curtis,
Thank you! Glad you are pleased. yes, the screw heads all line up. Just like in gunsmithing where you should do the same thing, it is a sign of attention paid to details.


Tony (anal retentive and proud of it) Miller

Attention to details, I hear this everyday in the military. It always shows when someone does take pride and attention to detail as you can see in those pics.

I want to buy Tony's top of the line strop one day. Maybe after I get to my duty station. Hopefully I can use a SR there. God I hope so....

I know your going to love that strop though, enjoy.

hello Tony
i bought the strop from as a set from another seller
not sure what the cloth/(leather or vinyl ) is
the acutal hard leather side is ok
im going to try to make a paddle strop
if it is not sutable ill be getting one from you.
where would i pick up the balsa and what grade or thickness is best
i appreciate your imput,
the senior members in the forums are very helpfull, this sight is addiciting.
to all thanks for your imput
MIKE

Thought I'd bump this thread back to the top rather than start a new one since they really are related:

I just had a knock at the door, the mailman dropped off my new strop from Tony Miller. It's similar to the one Spacetoast has but I opted for the 2.5" width and red latigo instead of the black. Also include in the package was the "practice strop" I'd requested - it's a dandy in it's own right and he includes them gratis on request, I'm not even sure how to describe that level of customer service.

Tony, the strop's a true beauty and I'll use it with pride. Seems I'm starting out with the best equipment from the word "GO!" Only problem I see with this approach is I'm likely to spoiled by all the quality gear.

Thanks for the leather Sir, it's very much appreciated.
Jack