Custom Loom Strop

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02-16-2013, 02:15 AM
Hirlau

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Custom Loom Strop

Hey Guys,
This custom loom strop has been seen before recently, but the photos were different & it was not mine at the time. I just recently acquired the strop from our own Pixelfixed. I asked him if it was alright to take some photos of it & post them again. The beauty of this strop & the skill put into it's construction deserved a thread of it's own.

Here is the description of the strop provided by Pixel when I obtained it.

"Hand made in very limited numbers ofthe finest esoteric materials
The componants of this creation are: exhibition grade Cocobolo (all from thesame billet)
Hand turned brass fittings,real pre-ban african elephant ivory inlays,handle isCoCo,Water buff horn, fossil stellar seacow bone and Ivory.
The leather is the finest, 8 oz black latigo,the stropping surface is 2.5 x 14in. O.A.L is approx 23 in.Fully adjustable thru a wide range of tension with adesign that affords extra adjustment to compensate for any leather stretchafter years of use.CONUS sales only,are perfect travel strops and ideal forthose that use pastes or sprays. "

Thank you Pixel for a fine item that will remain with me for as long as I'm above ground. :D

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02-16-2013, 02:16 AM
Hirlau

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02-16-2013, 02:32 AM
BanjoTom

What a beautiful piece of equipment! I hope you enjoy it for many many years. I am grateful that you shared this with us. Good luck and enjoy!
02-16-2013, 02:39 AM
Catrentshaving

A fine looking strop indeed. Use it well :)
02-16-2013, 02:41 AM
SirStropalot

That's some excellent craftsmanship and a beautiful piece. Congrats to both of you. Hirlau for getting it and pixel for making it. That's a lot of attention to detail! Enjoy it in good health!!

Regards,
Howard :)
02-16-2013, 02:44 AM
mrsell63

Bill is knowledgeable on a variety of subjects and is a genuine artisan. Beautiful workmanship..............

Jerry
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02-16-2013, 02:48 AM
10Pups

Yep. You are a lucky dog. That is a fine piece of work.
02-16-2013, 03:12 AM
Hirlau

I'm not going to hit the "Thanks" button on this one Guys, because Pixel deserves all the credit.

I'm a bit hesitant to strop on it; everybody here knows what my "Exotic Leopard Strop" looks like. :D

I don't want to nick it.
02-16-2013, 03:14 AM
mainaman

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

I'm not going to hit the "Thanks" button on this one Guys, because Pixel deserves all the credit.

I'm a bit hesitant to strop on it; everybody here knows what my "Exotic Leopard Strop" looks like. :D

I don't want to nick it.

hit th elike button then hehe
If I see a few more of those strops I'll have to buy one, they look so nice.
02-16-2013, 04:45 AM
lz6

That is one amazing piece of craftsmanship. It's going to be a dream to use.
02-16-2013, 05:17 AM
gooser

that is very nice !! i bet you will enjoy it !!
GREAT JOB Pixelfixed !!!!!
02-16-2013, 12:13 PM
pixelfixed

Thanks for the positive comments all.was a fun project.
02-16-2013, 12:52 PM
Obie

Gentlemen, my friend pixelfixed is a craftsman with soaring imagination. It's a great combination. Good show on the loom strop.
02-16-2013, 12:58 PM
HARRYWALLY

Ya, those things are super impressive! I'm quite jealous of both Hirlau for being able to use a beautiful strop for years and years, and the talent that pixelfixed posses. :rock:
02-16-2013, 01:01 PM
ScottGoodman

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

I'm a bit hesitant to strop on it...I don't want to nick it.

You can always replace the leather...you aren't going to hurt it my friend.

If I had a Les Baer Monolithe...you bet your tail I would shoot it!
02-17-2013, 05:33 PM
pixelfixed

This is how the parts start to come together,at This point I have 10 hrs invested:(
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Bloomparts.jpg
02-17-2013, 06:35 PM
Martin103

Very Impressive, the choice of materials, and the attention to details is something not commonly found these days, Enjoy!
02-17-2013, 09:31 PM
pixelfixed

Next you need to adhiese the handle.I use 3/8 x16 Zinc plated rod,the 3/8ths hole is bored before the handle is turned,about 2 in. deep.I use JB weld steel reinforced epoxy putty.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...dleepoxyed.jpg
02-17-2013, 09:59 PM
Lemur

So beautiful!

I love Cocobolo, got a cat named Coco, Coco Coricopat.
I want a play ball made for her, it would be Coco Coricopat cats Cocobolo Ball!
02-18-2013, 12:11 AM
pixelfixed

Next you have to thread and fit the two side supports,are 5/16 steel rods.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...econe/Rods.jpg
02-18-2013, 04:41 PM
pixelfixed

Do not cut any of the rods until finished with making your continuous belt.
You could lace them but a strong glued joint is far better looking IMO and not as bulky.
First I skiv the leather on both ends using the proper tool than sand the joints on the disc sander (you can do it all on the sander also).
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ingskiv001.jpg
02-18-2013, 05:00 PM
pixelfixed

Next you need to glue it.Have settled on using water activated polyurethane (gorilla glue) makes a super strong joint,do not use to much as it expands alot.
I leave it clamped for about 6 hrs.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ingskiv002.jpg
02-18-2013, 05:30 PM
ZeroCool

That is the best looking strop I've seen! I bet it performs amazing.

Enjoy that beauty.
02-18-2013, 07:21 PM
pixelfixed

The next step is to punch the holes,two in the front.three on the handle end.For me I find it the vexing part of the project as all needs to be in perfect alignment.
I cannot tell you how to do this other than I use the front and rear finished blocks as templates and use transfer punches to mark the holes.I suppose you could punch the holes oversize and have some wiggle room for the rods,is not my way tho.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...cone/holes.jpg
Next I will dye the chamfered edges and holes,than wax the edges with beeswax and hopfully be done.
Hope this feeble tutorial was usefull.
02-18-2013, 08:30 PM
ScottGoodman

Would be a great workshop tutorial, thank you for taking the time to document how you make them! Your workmanship is top notch & your choice of materials is nothing less than classy.
02-18-2013, 09:13 PM
pixelfixed

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

Would be a great workshop tutorial, thank you for taking the time to document how you make them! Your workmanship is top notch & your choice of materials is nothing less than classy.

Thank you,hope it was helpfull
02-18-2013, 10:58 PM
pixelfixed

Final mockup before the final fittings,I take these apart and put them back together no less than 5 times getting all adjusted.
This one is made from malysian Blackwood (a true ebony) a very rare tonal wood.
Real ivory inserts on the braces,handle is capped with a section of a 150 yr old Ivory que ball I got in england,beautifull grain and inclusions,the very end of the cap has a sterling silver inlay.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../finalloom.jpg
03-06-2013, 06:40 PM
EAGLESKADU

I think it looks pretty nice, but I feel you should send it to me for further inspection! (or i could have one of my many family members in South Florida pick it up from you and send it my way) Its Amazing, I know I'm the super new guy and will have to earn my stripes(nicks cuts along the way)but I never get tired of looking at the work that many of the people on this site do. Strops, brushes, razors, scales it blows my mind. Just to see the imagination transformed is fabulous. Keep it up.
Respectfully
Christian
03-09-2013, 08:01 AM
ScottGoodman

Out of curiosity, what is the longest one you can make?
03-09-2013, 12:01 PM
pixelfixed

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Originally Posted by shooter74743

Out of curiosity, what is the longest one you can make?

Stropping surface of about 30 In. would be huge:)
03-10-2013, 12:32 AM
freedom1966

That is some incredible craftsmanship. Bravo!