Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
I am pretty happy with this thread. I am undergoing some experimenting too. I have made a couple of wooden wheel. I used MDF for my wheels so there is no grain or grain direction. I have not mounted my leather as of yet and I am planning to use hide glue. I have an old strop that will be used for the leather. I had considered trying to make solid leather wheels but have abandoned that idea.
You can buy solid lather wheels, they are called power strop wheels. The issue is that they seem to come in only one size 3.5". At least I was not able to find varying sizes, and I think for 5/8 - 13/16 razors a 2.5" wheel will be optimal.
For home made wheel I am considering using pieces from leather belt for a grinder. They are 1" and that will give better control when grinding I hope.
For adhesive, I am considering double sided carpet tape, not sure how it will hold to heat, but it is a very strong adhesive.