Thread: Strop resurfacing

Excellent work and a nice result. You may also consider a final finish using a smooth round glass. Put a little of that butter on it and rub it gently but firmly for about 100 strokes or more on top of a flat table or counter top. Wipe any excess off the strop with a microfiber cloth and check that surface. You just cannot get leather any slicker than that.

Never thought of that, I just hung it up and rubbed it like it was its birthday

I don't remember where I got the suggestion, but I have been using a pumice stone to rub out nicks to an acceptable level. At WalMart they're located with foot care products. For oiling, I have just been hand rubbing.

I've heard of the pumice stone idea, work well?

Originally Posted by Nuntits

I've heard of the pumice stone idea, work well?

Yeah I think so. It smooths out the nicked area pretty well. Let me say, though, with the techniques you have employed you obviously know more about fixing strops than I do. A pumice stone is porous, so it probably works to prevent you from sanding too hard like you could potentially do with sandpaper. It only cost me about $4.00.

This is my first strop restoration but thank you for your confidence in my abilities! I'll be picking up a pumice stone soon

JMO guys,but I would not use a pumice stone on a leather strop.just my two cents.

Originally Posted by Nuntits

Never thought of that, I just hung it up and rubbed it like it was its birthday

That's what she said. ;-)

That IS what she said haha I'm glad somebody got it. Why wouldn't you use a pumice stone?

Originally Posted by Nuntits

200-400- then 1500. A bit of a stretch but it's all I had. And it was just on used micromesh pad, the 1500

Just FYI 1500 Micromesh is equal to 400 grit U.S. but but cuts differently & gives a much nicer finish than regular papers.
http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/conversion.htm