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06-24-2011, 10:33 PM #1Member
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Found an old one
Antiquing today....
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06-25-2011, 02:41 PM #2Senior Member
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If someone knows anything about this strop, please date it. It looks like it's had plenty of use over the years!
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06-25-2011, 08:13 PM #3Member
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The end where you hold it has dog teeth marks.I have a belt that looks just like that.
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06-25-2011, 10:09 PM #4Senior Member
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Would "timber tanned" refer to the use of oak or similar bark in tanning?
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06-25-2011, 10:13 PM #5At Last, my Arm is Complete Again!!
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I own a LOT of strops of various value, StrpAD a lot!! But quite frankly I can't place this strop from the photo, sorry that I can't help, but it looks very servicable and well broken in. Have fun with it!!
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06-26-2011, 01:04 AM #6Member
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So here it is after a little work.I wish I had a before picture of the canvas side,it was black with a hard waxy grease.I cleaned it with soap and water and a soft brass brush.The chewed end I soaked in water then put it on an anvil and tapped it with a hammer to swell and close the tooth marks.
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06-26-2011, 04:39 AM #7Senior Member
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You put life back into her, nice job.
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06-26-2011, 06:24 AM #8At Last, my Arm is Complete Again!!
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good job!! took your time and gave her new lease on life, enjoy all the shaves you'll have with her!!! [strops are basically female, right?]
tinkersd again!
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06-28-2011, 03:22 AM #9what Dad calls me
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Looks like you have done a fine job, congrats on a great save!
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07-13-2011, 06:53 AM #10'tis but a scratch!
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Nice renovation! That's a neat trick for closing the toothmarks; I'll probably use it myself some day. Enjoy your save.
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