Thread: My Seatbelt Strop

I really didn't need a new linnen type strop but I saw this material (In Clark Rubber for the Aussies) for $4 per meter and couldnt help giving it a try. The whole thing including the D-rings cost around 10 bucks and has a stropping area around 18" x 2". I chalked up one side with white sidewalk chalk and I really like it.
I've only used it twice and the razors were in pretty good shape so its hard to tell, but i think the chalked side actually made a little improvement to the smoothness of the shave. Could be my imagination though, but I'm really happy with it.

By my mind- it could work.
I will test it too. One of my clients is the owner of a car breaker's
there I get the material for less.
Tom

Nice job!

It looks really good and that chalk paste does work very well as a final polish before your daily strop.

Before my HAD worsened I use to come off the 16k Shapton then do 10 strokes on .5 diamond on denim, 5 strokes CrOx on leather then 25 strokes chalk on cotton, then strop.

It works really well and I still use my CrOx/chalk strop in the shave den for quick touch ups.

How cool is that!!!!

so plain ole sidewalk chalk can work as a touch up on a strop?

Thanks for the idea. I will give it a try too!

Be sure to buckle up when stropping.

That's a great idea. If it works and you got good results, why not.

Seatbelt strop looks nice and sturdy too.

I made almost the same kind of strop out of a rucksack strap (nylon webbing), so now I'll put some lifting chalk on one side and see how it works! Thanks for the idea.

Baldy
Nice looking. How did you make the holes? I’ve been experimenting with a similar D ring & material, but haven’t found a way to make a clean hole. I also like your rivets where did you get those?

Marty

Originally Posted by M Martinez

Baldy
Nice looking. How did you make the holes? I’ve been experimenting with a similar D ring & material, but haven’t found a way to make a clean hole. I also like your rivets where did you get those?

Marty

They are actually press studs from the fabric store my wife goes to. Very easy to use and the whole thing can come un-done if it needs too.There is a ring with spikey points that you push through the material, and you use a little tool to tap on the stud on the other side.