Thread: Just made a DIY strop, but have a couple Q's

Originally Posted by Muguser

Did the leather vendor sell the D rings, and the hardware too?

They sell both the leather and the hardware.

Here's the leather that he used: Tandy Leather Factory - Natural Cowhide Strips

And the rings: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/h...ure=Product_17

And the rivets: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/h...ture=Product_7

Originally Posted by Muguser

For a first attempt that is a nice looking strop. Did the leather vendor sell the D rings, and the hardware too?

Thank you, yes Tandy Leather sell the 3" D rings and the screws required for the strop i made. The D rings sell for about $5 a piece and the screws for another $5, you get ten to a pack.

Originally Posted by jakeinkalispell

I've been using Lexol (brown bottle) to condition my strop with an I would highly reccomend it, just be prepared to apply it a bunch of times as dry leather will soak up a ton of it but afterwards it is BBS with no waxy residue and super supple

Jake where can i pick up a bottle of Lexol? Is it something I will have to purchase online or do retailers carry it? I was going to run out tomorrow and get some foot oil but if this would be a better solution i would rather give the Lexol a try.

Originally Posted by acharles331

Jake where can i pick up a bottle of Lexol? Is it something I will have to purchase online or do retailers carry it? I was going to run out tomorrow and get some foot oil but if this would be a better solution i would rather give the Lexol a try.

Any place that deals in saddlery or things of a westernish nature (places that sell a bunch of cowboy boots and whatnot) or even a grain and feed store should have it

remember, brown bottle, there are a few different kinds

Originally Posted by jakeinkalispell

Any place that deals in saddlery or things of a westernish nature (places that sell a bunch of cowboy boots and whatnot) or even a grain and feed store should have it

remember, brown bottle, there are a few different kinds

so wait is it the Lexol Neatsfoor oil or the conditioner? Will this help with softening up stiff leather?

Originally Posted by acharles331

so wait is it the Lexol Neatsfoor oil or the conditioner? Will this help with softening up stiff leather?

I used the conditioner and it darkens the leather some and also makes it super supple, however you could go with the neatsfoot oil as many knowledgable members have said, either way your going to wind up with a nice end product