Thread: fabric strop material

Hey!

I do custom leatherwork and I'm looking to make myself a two part strop with both leather and fabric strops. with this said I don't want to pay 10$ plus 20$ shipping for the straight razor designs material strop fabric. Is there any cheeper alternatives? or can I get this stuff at a fabric store?

thanks in advance!

If you know a company that services fire extinguishers and fire hose ask them if they have any old hose from a high rise building. The kind they have in cabinets on each floor.

Yes, Cotton or Polyester canvas, $10 per yard X36in. and usually 50 percent off if you shop.

They also sell nylon and polyester strapping, but usually in 2 in width, by the yard, for a couple dollars.

A flax hose will have to be well and repeatedly washed and rinsed, but does make an excellent strop,
there are good post on that here.

okay cool! and how do we feel about hard pressed felt? i see that as a listed option some places.

Originally Posted by Swifty2point0

okay cool! and how do we feel about hard pressed felt? i see that as a listed option some places.

I feel pretty good about it! Different, definitely.. not sure if you will settle with it over fabric (especially the flax hose, if you can get any), but it's worth trying.

Felt is good for nano sprays, but there are better alternatives.

Hemp webbing is good. Herring bone weave is the best of them. I made a strop second with some and so have a few others. Mine needed to be broken in.

Old seat belts were popular once upon a time.
Also flax linen can be found in many fabric stores for a very reasonable price

Originally Posted by Phoenix51

Old seat belts were popular once upon a time.
Also flax linen can be found in many fabric stores for a very reasonable price

okay cool! the question I have with using fabric like that is how do I finish the edges??

And that is the problem with using fabric…

With Canvas, you can cut it with a sharp edge and the weave will lock the threads in place. There will be some fraying but will eventually stop.

Sewing will leave a welt that will be felt and possibly create an uneven stropping surface.