Thread: making your own strop

so guys today I've received the leather first think I realised that It wasn't cut to size but i'm not that bothered. The other think Is the leather feels quite plastic to touch on the smooth side, its like it has a thick layer of wax on top so I've cut tiny bit of the end and started to sand it down I used w&d 1200 grit. it just took seconds to take of the coating and leather feels much better now. If you would be able to compare strop leather to something what would you compare it to in terms of touch. Another thing is that leather is little bit stiff is that going to be a problem ?
Rafal

so I have finished the strop couple of days ago just didn't have time to put it on the website. So first of all I had to sand the leather up used 400grit 3m wet&dry, didn't want to use any of them cheap ones to prevent particles sticking into leather. I didn't have any neatsfoot oil and didn't really want to order a 500ml bottle just to treat strop and I heard you really don't need a lot, so I have used a little of baby oil and worked just fine. my first strop was just an cheap ebay one so when I used my made strop I was surprised how good of a shave a had. strop have a little draw to it which is nice to. I have a quite bit of leather let so I might make a handle to kind of srd style. hope you enjoy pics guys.
Rafal

Originally Posted by RafalS

so I have finished the strop couple of days ago just didn't have time to put it on the website. So first of all I had to sand the leather up used 400grit 3m wet&dry, didn't want to use any of them cheap ones to prevent particles sticking into leather. I didn't have any neatsfoot oil and didn't really want to order a 500ml bottle just to treat strop and I heard you really don't need a lot, so I have used a little of baby oil and worked just fine. my first strop was just an cheap ebay one so when I used my made strop I was surprised how good of a shave a had. strop have a little draw to it which is nice to. I have a quite bit of leather let so I might make a handle to kind of srd style. hope you enjoy pics guys.
Rafal

Looks like it turned out pretty good. Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

It looks very nice! I want to have a go at making a strop myself as well, just need to find pins and hooks, I can buy the leather a few blocks away.

Originally Posted by Laurens

It looks very nice! I want to have a go at making a strop myself as well, just need to find pins and hooks, I can buy the leather a few blocks away.

can send you link too seller that offer 2inch swivel hooks for good price just like to one I have on my strop, he sell square loops and d rings too if I recall correctly, and good luck with your project if you decide to go through with it
Rafal

Originally Posted by RafalS

can send you link too seller that offer 2inch swivel hooks for good price just like to one I have on my strop, he sell square loops and d rings too if I recall correctly, and good luck with your project if you decide to go through with it
Rafal

I would like that, thank you! I may be able to find it locally, but have not searched for it, yet.

Originally Posted by Laurens

I would like that, thank you! I may be able to find it locally, but have not searched for it, yet.

here you go my friend.
eBay My World - allen-equestrian

Rafal

Originally Posted by RafalS

here you go my friend.
eBay My World - allen-equestrian

Rafal

Thanks! I like how many of the items used by us razor people often originate in a completely other branche. This seller lists his good as intended for horses and dogs.