Questions about making strop

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11-01-2010, 09:35 AM
gzp

Questions about making strop

Hello,

I finally got my first straight razor and now I need a strop, but those things end up really expensive when added shipping price to my country and taxes, especially when it would be my first strop and wouldn't last long until I learn how to use it properly. So I decided to make one myself, my father uses leather at work so I can get some cheaply, but I need to know how long, wide, thick, soft/hard (some other properties?) leather for the strop have to be, so I thought someone here could help me with that?

Thank You in advance and sorry for my poor English.
11-01-2010, 09:44 AM
HarleyFXST

Your English is just fine.:tu

You can find the answer to almost any question that you may have about straight razors and their maintenance in the Wiki.

I think you might find this helpful......

Making a (very) home-made strop - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Kindest regards,

Gary
11-01-2010, 10:26 AM
gzp

Oh that's one really nice and straightforward guide, just what I needed, thank you for a link. I guess I'll have to browse wiki closer before asking questions next time :o
11-01-2010, 02:14 PM
janivar123

Welcome to SRP gzp

Can you state what country your from?
It may not be possible to find a better deal in your region, but if there is someone here might know
11-01-2010, 04:22 PM
gzp

Quote:

Originally Posted by janivar123

Welcome to SRP gzp

Can you state what country your from?
It may not be possible to find a better deal in your region, but if there is someone here might know

Sure, I'm from Lithuania, will add location to my profile. I've googled a bit some time ago and it seems that straight razors and related stuff aren't very popular here.
11-01-2010, 07:53 PM
kalerolf

Go look at a Horse saddle maker in your area.
He's have probably a piece of leather what he uses to make a saddle belt.
cheap and it works.
11-01-2010, 08:59 PM
gzp

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Go look at a Horse saddle maker in your area.
He's have probably a piece of leather what he uses to make a saddle belt.
cheap and it works.

I won't have a problem getting leather, as I said, my father uses it at work. Oh and there is no Horse saddle makers or anything like that in my area :D my city is not very big, about 110k people lives here atm.
11-01-2010, 09:14 PM
kalerolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzp

I won't have a problem getting leather, as I said, my father uses it at work. Oh and there is no Horse saddle makers or anything like that in my area :D my city is not very big, about 110k people lives here atm.

What you need is a smooth leather surface.
Ask your father a piece of leather from 60 cm to 8 cm.
A couple of grommets and a rope then you have a super cheap strop.
This way you ready for less than $ 7