Thread: Strop Restoration - Martin J Rubin

On to the leather repair. The area where there was a cut would actually fold up as if it were delaminating. Based on recommendations, I used DAP contact cement. I used a toothpick to put just a little under the flap and smoothed out with a bourbon glass. (Empty...well at least to start). I probably didn't need to, but I clamped the area with a hand clamp to insure "flattness"




After 24 hours, I used 1500 grit sandpaper to smooth out the area as smooth as possible.


And now on to "rehydrating" the strop. For this I am using neatsfoot oil. This strop is REALLY dry to the point you hear fibers cracking if you bend it at all. The last strop I did I drenched the strop in neatsfoot. This time I am going a little slower. Putting a thin coat every 12 hours orso to allow it to absorb fully.


More to come.......


*** Side note, when wiping down the strop with a damp rag, I opted to try and use saddle soap. I never got it to foam up so I have probably "stained" the center of the strop a dark color. No damage, just not as aesthetically pleasing. ***