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avatar1999 DIY strop leather 01-13-2010, 12:16 AM
ShavedZombie Don't forget Bridle Leather.... 01-13-2010, 12:18 AM
ShavedZombie Also, I like an 18-22 inch... 01-13-2010, 12:19 AM
avatar1999 I think I remember seeing... 01-13-2010, 12:30 AM
ShavedZombie Bridle is the new SRD strop.... 01-13-2010, 02:30 AM
Tony Miller Tandy will likely have... 01-13-2010, 02:33 AM
rickboone Anyway to get or does it... 01-13-2010, 02:45 AM
avatar1999 @Tony: Thanks! Not looking... 01-13-2010, 03:10 AM
beechy52 Hand made strop 04-20-2010, 04:40 AM
jbtusa strop & tommy picture by... 04-23-2010, 01:41 AM
prezdead Here the 3x50 cost $30... And... 04-23-2010, 02:13 AM
Domino It looks good. I like the... 04-23-2010, 04:38 AM
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    Default DIY strop leather

    I'm heading up to Harrisburg, PA and while I'm up there I plan on stopping by Tandy Leather and taking a look to see if they have anything good to make a couple strops from.

    I've sifted through some of the information here, and here's what I have found, but would love any more feedback you all care to offer

    As far as the kinda of leather that would make a decent strop, you are probably safe with:

    a) top grain cowhide

    b) nubuck

    c) latigo

    d) horsehide or shell

    e) buffalo

    f) shoulder leather

    Also, AFAIK, if the leather is flat and relatively free of high/low marks, it should strop well.

    As far as the "weight" of the leather goes, anywhere from 6 to 10 oz. is what to look for.

    I love to DIY when it's possible, and going to be cost efficient. I love doing things with my own hands, making things in a way that not everyone else could do. It gives me a little something to make me feel good about myself.

    Also, what length for a strop (just the stropping area, not the handle, etc) is typical/preferred. I know some people prefer different widths, but I would love to know about length.

    Thanks for any/all replies

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