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Originally Posted by CA_TacMedic
I just purchased some scrap leather...it is thinner and I am going to glue it to a 1/2" x 2" board (20" long) and then load it with the rubbing compound (on the rough side) and finish as you stated. I used my google-fu and found a lot of articles on various designs and assembly ideas. I am using a few tips from the various sites. With your permission I can post some of the links to help others out if needed unless you have one that is better suited.
The reason is I want the strop to be done correctly and spent some time searching is I was not completely clear  on the assembly parts and I wanted to avoid doing any damage to the finishing steps in sharpening. |
Load the compound into the smooth side of the leather.
This is why I use the WD-40, to get the buffing compound to start to work in.
The first moment you start this it will seem like it isn't going to work. Just rub it in then keep going and after the base starts to stick and dries once, then rub more on without any WD-40.
Here the strop is just two pieces of Oak tanned leather glued together for stiffness, smooth sides out.