Thread: My first attempt at making a strop

Well I eventually got round to making my first strop. For the canvas side I used artists cotton duck canvas I folded in in half length ways and used bondaweb to glue it together it appears to have a very good hold but only time will tell. this first one has been a steep learning curve as I've discovered that it is way easier to use Chicago screws than to stitch leather but I'm still planning to have a go at that when I get better hole punches. My only strop before this one is a 2" one and for me this 3" x 21" one is way better much much easier but I'm pleased I learned to strop on the smaller one first. On first impressions it is working great I've stropped 3 razors today and it is working great. I've got more leather on its way so I'm going to have a go at a few more so I can have a bit more practice and hopefully get better results.

I like the elegant simplistic design. Well done.

Welcome aboard & that's a fine looking strop,,,,

Looks like your off to a good start. Keep the versions coming, and don't forget to share.

Looks great.

I would recommend an edge beveling tool for the leather.

Nice work mate
And welcome to SRP

Or burnish the edge. Looks fantastic.

Looks just fine to me, well done. Congrats and welcome to the forum.

Bob

Thanks for the kind comments everyone I've been lurking for so long I didn't realise that was my first post. I got an edge bevel tool from work today so I think I'll give that a go to finish it off. Also ordered some 2" leather so I can have bit of practice with that and keep my 3" for when I'm a bit better, also I can buy 2 inch canvas webbing in the UK easier than 3" so that will make the process even easier.

Looks good, the main belt to carry out its task.