Thread: DIY paddle strop

I have been tinkering, again.

I've obtained some leather and it was cupping a bit. I applied neetsfoot oil to the back and its not cupping as much but I came to the conclusion that a paddle strop would be better than a hanging in the circumstances. On the face of the leather I applied dubbin to try and give it a waxy draw but it doesn't seem to have made much difference.

I laid the leather on the board held it and stropped a razor and it worked well, so now its glued and clamped while it dries. The wood has had 1 coat of Danish oil and I shall apply another 2-3 coats to the back,ides and handle. I was given the wood ages ago and I'm not sure what it is, any ideas what it may be? Its too lightweight for oak or walnut but a nice close grain like walnut whatever it is it looks great.

The leather panel measures 2.5" X 24.5" (unmeasured I estimated about 2ft and was pretty accurate) hopefully nothing will go wrong with the glue up and, allowing for the extra coats of oil, I'll be able to use it on Thursday.