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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.

Rockler and The Woodworker's store both have very nice pre made bench strops for about $20. The cost is about the same as making one yourself - less if you think about the time involved in making your own. they also have 'small' sleeves of green polishing compound... they'll last a normal guy (Not Bill) at least 3 years. Melting the compound with a lighter works for charging the strop too.

If you get a chance - go to a knife show where Wayne Goddard is giving a sharpening seminar, I try to make at least one a year and learn something new every time. Bill has been an invaluable resource in teaching me how to properly sharpen knives. I knew I was learning when he tested some turning knives I had re-faced/ re-edged/sharpened for my FiL... a smile and "I'll wrap those for you".