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06-12-2016, 09:41 PM #11Senior Member
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I found that there is some fabric makers in the UK that supply up to 2.5" natural Flax linen Webbing with a herring bone weave, and a full cotton webbing in a flat (square) weave,
I found them last year or 2 when I was looking to make my own travel strop, but cant remember the names of them now.Saved,
to shave another day.
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06-12-2016, 10:23 PM #12Senior Member
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Westholme does as well. I think 3" linen is hard to source. Tony Miller stopped selling it with his strops.
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06-12-2016, 10:31 PM #13Senior Member
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I'm looking for 3 inch linen too.
Will probably give these guy's a try in the near future
Flax Straining Web - Natural | Abbey England > StoreLast edited by DrDalton; 06-12-2016 at 10:49 PM.
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06-13-2016, 11:32 PM #14Senior Member
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Good to see some options.
Just wish there was a US supplier. I'd like to have a nice linen strop but I am on a budget too.Steve
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06-25-2016, 06:50 PM #15Senior Member
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After weighing the options, I ended up getting a new heavy cotton strop from Tony Miller. He made it exactly to length (20") and sealed the ends. I made the holes for the Chicago screws myself with an awl.
Tony got the new strop to me in about 2 or 3 business days -- great service as I'm sure is no surprise to anyone who has bought his products.
I really like the new fabric. Seems a little quieter than the original fabric I had.Steve
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06-25-2016, 08:48 PM #16
I think this is what Neil used. Originally Posted by Substance
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06-26-2016, 08:05 PM #17Senior Member
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it's not 3 inch but i found this seller on ebay selling 2.5 inch linen fire hose pieces for a reasonable price.(ordered one myself even though i don't need one). Genuine Flax Linen Fire Hose for Straight Razor Strop in 2 ft 24in Sections | eBay
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06-26-2016, 08:23 PM #18Senior Member
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Looks like a good buy! Might have to get some, and rig up a separate 2.5 inch strop. Originally Posted by tintin
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06-29-2016, 11:12 PM #19Senior Member
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received my linen fire hose piece today. must say that i am very pleased, i wish i had known about this sooner. the piece i received is nice and clean with no printing. it measures around 3 mm thick. very soft and supple. i will probably take a warm iron to it to smooth it out and add some leather handles etc.
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06-30-2016, 01:56 AM #20Senior Member
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I bought a piece of this flax linen fire hose and absolutely love it. Originally Posted by tintin
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