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Thread: Bill Barber AKA Pixelfixed, loom strop recreation.

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    Very well done.
    Great craftsmanship!
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    Looks so good id be afraid to use it. Lol. You have made a top notch strop!
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    Outstanding, Mike.

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    Serious loom strop pr0n, Mike, and what incredible attention to the details!

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    Only in Canada, you say. Pity.

    WOW!!
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    I don't have a first born, but I think I can get one going if you're willing to trade!

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    Really appreciate the positive feedback gents. Been a lot of fun making these and trying to walk a mile in Bill’s shoes.
    Expect these are just about completed now.
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    The one that most mattered, cocobolo, mammoth ivory inlays and handle end, ancient irish bog oak band, and brass. Dyed horsehide.
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    The handle should darken to match the base wood with time as the oils come to the surface. The handle was turned from more center wood so I guess is lighter, not sure.
    This in babinga and brass, with 44 caliber accents. Natural horsehide, sueded on the backside.
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    And this one in ebony, ivory, and s.s.
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    I opted for brass and s.s. covers up top to hide the leather splices as well as provide greater strength via 4 Chicago fittings which are threaded from the underside allowing for future hide replacement if the unthinkable should happen.
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    Couple more rubs with da mink, check hardware security one more time, and that’s all she wrote I think.
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    Your “first run” is pretty amazing.
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    WOW!!!!! Just WOW
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    Beautiful work! You should be proud.
    Having Fun Shaving

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