Thread: Best height to hang strop?

I want to install a hook in my bathroom to hang my strop. What height is best for ergonomics? If I put the hook at elbow height, then the strop will be horizontal when pulled taught. Or if I hang it a little higher, it will rise up a bit. Or I could hang it even higher and give the strop a 45 degree, or even steeper incline when pulled taught. I wondered if there is a consensus as to the ideal slope for the tightened strop?

Whatever is most comfortable to you.

My hook is chest height and works for me.

Originally Posted by pincorrect

I want to install a hook in my bathroom to hang my strop. What height is best for ergonomics? If I put the hook at elbow height, then the strop will be horizontal when pulled taught. Or if I hang it a little higher, it will rise up a bit. Or I could hang it even higher and give the strop a 45 degree, or even steeper incline when pulled taught. I wondered if there is a consensus as to the ideal slope for the tightened strop?

I'm not sure how much stropping experience you've had. If you're new at this,
you could try temporarily attaching the strop to a convenient doorknob and see
how that feels, before you drill any holes in the wall. Doorknobs and counter
tops are generally 37-39 inches above floor level....at least they are at our house.

A strop attached to something at that height should be pretty much horizontal
when you hold it taut. If that doesn't work for you, find another temporary
attachment point that results in a different angle.

Just a suggestion...It's all about what's comfortable for you.

Paul

Its best as what works well for you as the othefs have said. I find waist higth is about right for me. I stand a bit to the side of my strop. Not directly in front of it. This allows me to strop without reaching to get to the far end. And at this higth im not bending over and the strop is level to the ground.

Some like to strop up hill. But remember that whatever you choose you want to keep the same amount of preasure on the strop in both directions. And of course not much preasure is needed.

Doorknob height has been it for me for as long as I can remember.
Keeps the strop level and is a pretty easy attachment point.

Pete <:-}

Originally Posted by 32t

Whatever is most comfortable to you.

My hook is chest height and works for me.

Absolutely right, I use the bathroom doorknob myself.

Yes, I think at elbow height would be a good starting point. There are a few points in the room I can improvise on before committing to a height. I guess I was really asking if how popular it was to strop horizontally, or if guys like to strop "up hill". Thanks for your opinions.

Go back to Tims answer...whatever works for you.

Sternum height for me. I prefer to strop uphill.

Store them up high, safe from incidental splashes from the sink, but the usage hook is parallel with the counter for a horizontal plane.
Ensures even strokes and consistency of pressure.
YMMV.