Thread: Making a Paddle

I made a paddle strop out of a piece of balsa 3 X 12 X 3/4. Glued leather to one side using white glue, weighted it down so it was flat (face down on a glass table) and put CrOx on the other side. Now I have the leather on one side with no paste and CrOx on the other. You can put CrOx on the leather if you are not using balsa. Just make a thin paste with water and spread it on and let it dry. A little goes a long way. I would stay away from fasteners, the glue gives you an unimpeded surface. I didn't treat the leather at all, straight from a hobby store. I like the .5 micron CrOx, it really makes a difference before and after stropping. Rick