Thread: SRD Roo strop

How many of you guys have this strop. Looks very nice and tempting. May have to pick one up.

I have one and could not be more happy with the choice. Thin and very strong leather.

Originally Posted by lz6

I have one and could not be more happy with the choice. Thin and very strong leather.

How's the draw compared to what you have used in the past?

I would say less than half the draw of latigo. I use leathers ranging from very smooth and fast horsehide to Nowegian cowhide by Scrupleworks which draws much more than latigo. As a new member here I took a suggestion to try SRD's modular paddle that was designed by Lynn. The modular allowed me to try many different leathers making it easier for me to select my favorites when ordering hanging strops. Another advantage of the modular strop is having it close at hand when I am honing. I can use felt with CrOx and on to which ever modular leather strikes my fancy at that moment without getting up from the table.

Originally Posted by lz6

I would say less than half the draw of latigo. I use leathers ranging from very smooth and fast horsehide to Nowegian cowhide by Scrupleworks which draws much more than latigo. As a new member here I took a suggestion to try SRD's modular paddle that was designed by Lynn. The modular allowed me to try many different leathers making it easier for me to select my favorites when ordering hanging strops. Another advantage of the modular strop is having it close at hand when I am honing. I can use felt with CrOx and on to which ever modular leather strikes my fancy at that moment without getting up from the table.

What is your take on the briddle leather strop compared to latigo?

Much less draw with bridle leather initially. With use and daily palm rubbing it begins to develop a medium draw but still nothing like latigo draw. I should add that I generalize about latigo. There are variations in draw depending on the maker of any particular latigo strop.
Hope that helps.

Bought two Roo hides at tandy yesterday,last two they had,am amazed at how strong that leather is being so thin.going to make a roo loom if it skivs and glues okay,not alot of thickness to work with tho.

Originally Posted by lz6

Much less draw with bridle leather initially. With use and daily palm rubbing it begins to develop a medium draw but still nothing like latigo draw. I should add that I generalize about latigo. There are variations in draw depending on the maker of any particular latigo strop.
Hope that helps.

I got to find a latigo replacement strap for my TM strop... He said he only has steer now...

Take a look at the strop listings on SRD. I do not know but they may list the piece you need. There will be a member here who can give you a heads up. Is your TM a 2.5" or 3"?

Originally Posted by lz6

Take a look at the strop listings on SRD. I do not know but they may list the piece you need. There will be a member here who can give you a heads up. Is your TM a 2.5" or 3"?

I just heard from Lynn and he said that his 3" fits Tony's. So I will prob get a Latigo replacement and and a new Buffalo! LOL