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    I have the SRD modular paddle and at this point I realy like the wool felt pads over the scrub leather for evennes.That paddle also means I only need one tool to do it all,just change pads as needed.

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    Default Base for stropping, what do you use, and why?

    Quote Originally Posted by PhatMan View Post
    Magpie,

    I use a hard leather panel for my modular paddle strop - tallow tanned leather dusted with CrOx, rubbed in well and the surplus wiped off.

    For diamond & CBN suspensions, I use a hard wool felt panel.

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    That is exactly how I use my modular strop, with good results. Very light spray, one right off center spry 6"-8" away, going down and one left off center spray going up, and that's it. I have re apply the diamond once after about 15 razors, doing 5 to 7 passes on each. I think I could have waited longer to reapply.
    Have Crox on the leather, .5 diamond, .25 CBN and .1 CBN on hard wool felt. You could use hard wool felt with the Crox spray. I just wanted to use the leather that came with the modular strop. Double O

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I'm reading this and with all due respect .... first of all, the average guy .... I think I am one of those .... isn't honing/stropping 15 razors at a time. I usually hone one, maybe 2 at a time. Then there is the felt .... I have chrom-ox on felt on a flatbed hone. I've never seen any green stuff 'recoil' at the end of the stroke. I've got diamond paste on leather in 3 grits on flatbeds and never yet seen any residue in the air. Diamond spray (0.5) on an SRD hanging felt and again .... no recoil of diamonds. Of course, like the average guy, I'm using minimal pressure blade to stropping surfaces. YMMV.
    Agreed, I don't see 2 or 3 razors being a problem but there are instances where I will do 10-15 razors in one sitting. I did 8 razors on Sunday at the meet. I've never seen anything come off the my felt bench strops but that stuff is so fine it could there and I wouldnt see it. When Ed bought it to my attention it did make sense.

    With all the stuff in the air, what's one more comtaminant anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    It actually clears the sinuses ....... when used properly ..... don't snort too much .....

    I spray the diamond past into the air and wave the razor in the air. I guess I should wear a mask now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnus View Post
    A Hobo Strop!
    Indeed! (Actually, I prefer "Hillbilly Hone")
    Last edited by JeffR; 08-31-2012 at 01:46 PM.

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    Use sprays with a fine mist of distilled water. That will cure your airborne problem, more importantly will lubricate the stropping, better control and polish the bevel. Don't use leather.

    I agree with JR, Chrome Oxide and Polish, almost any polish but Flitz and Maas seem to best & will deliver a stria free, super keen and comfortable edge. Paste both on fine weave new seatbelt type nylon with 2-3 in X s painted the length of the strop or foam. A used seat belt will have too much dirt and grit negating your polish.

    Use a water mist on the polish strop.

    If you want a super keen, foolproof, comfortable edge… Skip the Diamond and go to CBN, post polish strop... but that is a whole other thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bayamontate View Post
    Agreed, I don't see 2 or 3 razors being a problem but there are instances where I will do 10-15 razors in one sitting. I did 8 razors on Sunday at the meet. I've never seen anything come off the my felt bench strops but that stuff is so fine it could there and I wouldnt see it. When Ed bought it to my attention it did make sense.

    With all the stuff in the air, what's one more comtaminant anyway.

    If your really concerned, you could wear a dust mask, The 3M N95 Model 8210 are very effective. They have a 95% filtration rate, probably available at Home Depot or Lowes by the paint and sandpaper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Felt rocks because it is very gentle even with Diamonds
    So THAT's why they call it rock wool felt!!
    You can have everything, and still not have enough.
    I'd give it all up, for just a little more.

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