Thread: Strop Mount

I built this simple strop mount with parts from a local hardware store. Made it simple, but innovative with some functional variations. It allows me to achieve a few different angles for stropping and a solid stationary mount primarily. Just some basic drilling and countersinking on both sides to keep everything flush. It is solid on the wall with two coarse screws placed into a stud. I also got to use some leftover paint I had to give it a nice modern look. With the hardware and pre-made oval wooden plate I think I spent $12.

I have a large walk-in closet that I prefer to strop in as opposed to my bathroom. This keeps my black leather strop clean and dry; away from splashed water and the general busy morning routine. I like a lot of room when stropping without having to worry about others trafficking through. As opposed to a hook or some random object that is either not very solid or too high, this is the way to go. I highly recommend making yourself a quality strop mount for very little time and money. I love this and it will save me time. Cheers!

Very nice job, thanks for sharing it .

Nice! Mine hang from leather boot laces tied to a wire shelf in the closet.

I use zip ties on a door knob and finally put an eye bolt into a door jamb for my main wheel.

I put a heavy duty[#10] plastic anchor in the wall next to the sink and screwed in a fairly stout cup hook, seems just the right height and stays secure these last 3 years!! [not nearly as fancy as your, by the way!]

tinkersd

Hey Rosco,

Very innovative, nice job!! Also, welcome to SRP, hope you enjoy and find everything you need here on the forum. Hope your air conditioner is working!! July in Phoenix, phew!!! But, we're 105 to 109 here also. Enjoy the forum!!

Regards,

Howard

Nice job Rosco.

I hang 3 of my strops on the wall next to the actual toilet area of my bathroom.



And my Kanayama hangs from the front of my sink cabinetry with a brass strop hook you can find online at boat and marine supply stores. It is solid brass. The screw holes are a touch to small so I drilled them out a touch to use a stronger brass screw for a stronger attachment.

Great solution! I might need to copy this!

sorry i dont know if this is stupid question i am still i newbie but why would you have more than one strop?

Originally Posted by Kino

sorry i dont know if this is stupid question i am still i newbie but why would you have more than one strop?

LOL, Bahahahahaha ... why would you only have one blade? Or only one car!!??

All joking aside - you don't need more than one strop. I am actually jealous of the guys who use but one strop, and a mere couple of razors. But different strops have different feels, and like anything else - if you have the cash and the space, a different strop for different moods or purposes is a nice thing to have.