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10-23-2010, 01:17 AM #1Senior Member
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Want to make a paddle strop
I am thinking of making a paddle strop to use for regular stropping. Are these a good alternative to a hanging strop? Would there be anything to keep in mind when making one?
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10-23-2010, 01:33 AM #2illegitimum non carborundum
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Yes, it's a perfectly viable option. You'll need to decide on a width and a length. Most now seem to prefer 3" hanging strops but I still prefer 2.5" strops. I'll assume the width for a paddle strop would match your personal preference for a hanging strop. For length, I suppose anything between 12 and 18 inches would be the typical range for paddles. If you're going to the bother of making the paddle, you might as well make it two-sided, or four sided if you're ambitious and want to use pastes!
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I'm working on my second paddle strop, just got the wood sanded... If you don't want to spend a lot of money, pallet planks are easy to come by and have a "rustic" look to them.
The one I'm working on now has nail and worm holes... pallet wood can very from pine, oak, hickory, red cedar... just depend on what "they" had for scrap...
This one will have a stropping area of 3"x12", I think I'm going to cover one side with denim...
I will basicaly have nothing in it... Old jeans, contact cement, free wood, a little time...
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10-23-2010, 02:11 AM #4illegitimum non carborundum
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That looks great!
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10-23-2010, 02:15 AM #5Senior Member
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I've found out that there is lots of things that are "free" and with a little thought...
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It's also fun...
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10-23-2010, 03:17 AM #6aka shooter74743
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I use paddle strops exclusively. Simple concept, flat stone, flat strop...who-woulda-thunk-it?
One of the cheapest ways to do it is pick up a couple strops from ruprazor. I cut the brass grommet off and glued it to some white oak that I had around. Leather is 21" & "paddle" is 28". Personally I have .5 micron diamond paste on one side and just the leather on the other.Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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a good idea. nice Originally Posted by NoseWarmer
I'm working on my second paddle strop, just got the wood sanded... If you don't want to spend a lot of money, pallet planks are easy to come by and have a "rustic" look to them.
The one I'm working on now has nail and worm holes... pallet wood can very from pine, oak, hickory, red cedar... just depend on what "they" had for scrap...
This one will have a stropping area of 3"x12", I think I'm going to cover one side with denim...
I will basicaly have nothing in it... Old jeans, contact cement, free wood, a little time...
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