How far from usable is this strop?

**rocarule** · 01-22-2014, 06:27 PM

No stropping yet I am just letting the neatsfoot oil sink in slowly. I have another question. How do you flatten the linen side?

**Laurens** · 01-22-2014, 06:29 PM

I'd say ironing. Maybe wrap it in a towel (or what's the word for the cloth you use for drying dishes?) if the linen is delicate.

**rocarule** · 01-22-2014, 08:13 PM

i will do that and will apply the same treatment to the leather to eliminates the slight warp.

**Laurens** · 01-22-2014, 08:18 PM

Ironing leather? I've never heard of that, perhaps someone else can comment on it. You could try compressing it under a pile of books for a few days, to be on the safe side.

**rocarule** · 01-22-2014, 08:20 PM

i was reading that tam ironing the leather at low temperatures unwarps the leather and softens it. again the warping is only minimal so i guess it should be okay.