Thread: replacement leathers

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I have looked for a source for yrs,The shells on a Horse (posterior section) do not create alot of material when processed. have been told about enough for 6 pairs of High end custom fitted shoes that can run thousands of dollors a pair.
Have talked to Horween many times,no go.

That's a bummer man

Originally Posted by ColdComfort

That's a bummer man

Not Really a bummer,is what it is.

If you want to make it simple, buy a 3 inch strip of cowhide from Tandy. Do Not mail order it, ( personally hand select the strip yourself ). Apply a light dabbing of black Dovo paste. You will have a nice strop with a mild draw to it for a reasonable price. Not fancy but practical. Don't forget to chamfer the long edges of the leather.

No bummer here.

Dumb question-What's the black Dovo paste for? Thanx for any info-Gearhead222

Originally Posted by gearhead222

Dumb question-What's the black Dovo paste for? Thanx for any info-Gearhead222

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Barbers of yesteryear put a small amount of black paste on their strops for the purpose of creating draw. I prefer a bit of draw on my strop. It's just personal preference. I got my first strop in 1968 from my barber and he dabbed just a very small amount of black paste on it for me. Once it was rubbed in, it was not noticeable except for the added draw.

Thanx! When you say draw, you mean added resistance while stroping? Can one add more draw using Neatsfoot oil? Thanx again for any other suggestions-Gearhead222

Originally Posted by gearhead222

Thanx! When you say draw, you mean added resistance while stroping? Can one add more draw using Neatsfoot oil? Thanx again for any other suggestions-Gearhead222

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In most cases yes until it dries out after time. Usually one or two sparing treatments per year should suffice. YMMV

However if you are treating the strop and your sole purpose is just to preserve the leather, then you can apply the oil to only the backside of the leather strop, thereby not affecting the front stropping surface. In any case, don't overdo the amount of oil you apply.