Thread: Some projects with a few old strops

Looks like a successful project Tom. It’s your attention to detail that puts your projects over the top.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Looks like a successful project Tom. It’s your attention to detail that puts your projects over the top.

Thanks, Bruv! I figure 2 more rounds to add legitimacy to what I have learned will be enough!
Still have the fabric to clean...Hardware, etc.

Onward to the K3000 which features a thick felt secondary!

Well, I seem to be where I wanted to get with these.
I was tired of sanding, so I went to the micromesh up to the 12000 and gave them a light coat of mink oil. The Pelican is a bit rougher, but seems to strop better than the K3000 (which strops heavenly!).

For the sake of them being old, I lightly cleaned the secondaries and turned them to the best-looking sides and scrubbed the hardware with a toothbrush and some barkeeper's friend. I even reused the flat-head screws and nuts.
Then, I chose some Razorfeld strop-socks I felt went well with them. Done!



So...Anyone have any experience with the felt secondary?

Fine job on the strops Tom. Wish I could help with the felt, but you sure did a great job.

They sure turned out great Tom. Glad to see you puttering around a little more.

I would do nothing but putter if I could afford it, Rez!
Just came off 2 weeks of super-hard work so this slow week has been nice.
Lots of rain coming, they say. Bad for business, yet good for puttering!

Some razors to do around here........

Beautiful job Tom, Im wondering if the felt is original as a secondary, it seems like something used for spray and paste, thoughts?

Hay, Martin! Thanks!
I don't really know. I have seen more recent Kanoyamas with the felt.
It seems there is one model which has felt and fabric as well?
Anyway, it has not been pasted with anything. I suppose I will go peruse the old threads for clues.