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− | Originally posted by [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/backpackerx.html backpackerx] | + | == Backpacker's<ref>Originally posted by [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/backpackerx.html backpackerx] in http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/strops/24929-how-easily-make-pasted-balsa-strop.html</ref> pasted strop == |
− | + | I just finished making a homemade balsa strop and thought I'd post here since it's so easy. I did this because I'm a newbie who has blown the budget for a while and can't buy one and also because it's so dead easy that even I, who have zero craftsman abilities, could do. Hopefully I can figure out how to get the pictures to post on here. | |
This literally requires 6 things. A porch or stair spindle from Home Depot ($2), a piece of Balsa from a craft store ($3), something to make one small 2" straight cut, a utility knife, glue, and some sand paper. I saw the spindle at Home Depot and noticed that if cut in half it would make a great base for the paddle and had a nice looking handle built right in! I simply cut the spindle in half, cut some balsa to fit the end, glued it on and sanded it to lap it flat. Cost about $5 and took about 10 minutes. See results below. The last picture is what the spindle looks like together. | This literally requires 6 things. A porch or stair spindle from Home Depot ($2), a piece of Balsa from a craft store ($3), something to make one small 2" straight cut, a utility knife, glue, and some sand paper. I saw the spindle at Home Depot and noticed that if cut in half it would make a great base for the paddle and had a nice looking handle built right in! I simply cut the spindle in half, cut some balsa to fit the end, glued it on and sanded it to lap it flat. Cost about $5 and took about 10 minutes. See results below. The last picture is what the spindle looks like together. | ||
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− | ' | + | ==Slartibartfast's<ref>Originally posted by [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/slartibartfast.html Slartibartfast] in http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/strops/32792-slartibartfast-pasted-balsa-strop.html</ref> pasted strop== |
Materials needed: | Materials needed: | ||
− | Some type of solid backer, i cut a piece of 12x12 tile i had laying around. | + | * Some type of solid backer, i cut a piece of 12x12 tile i had laying around. |
− | + | * Balsa: You can find this at most hobby stores. | |
− | Balsa: You can find this at most hobby stores. | + | * Some kind of glue |
− | + | * Clamps or something heavy to set on top once everything is glued down. | |
− | Some kind of glue | ||
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− | Clamps or something heavy to set on top once everything is glued down. | ||
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<gallery Caption:"Making The Slartibartfast Pasted Strop" widths="300px" heights="180px" perrow="2"> | <gallery Caption:"Making The Slartibartfast Pasted Strop" widths="300px" heights="180px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_001.JPG|Materials I used | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_001.JPG|Materials I used | ||
Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_002.JPG|I use clamps, a heavy object will work too once you glue to 2 pieces together | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_002.JPG|I use clamps, a heavy object will work too once you glue to 2 pieces together | ||
− | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_003.JPG|Make a | + | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_003.JPG|Make a grid on the balsa so you can lap it flat. |
− | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_004.JPG|Use a figure 8 or x-pattern until the marks are gone. You may want to wipe down the balsa with a damp towel | + | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_004.JPG|Use a figure 8 or x-pattern until the marks are gone. You may want to wipe down the balsa with a damp towel afterwards. |
− | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_005.JPG|Mix the Chromium Oxide powder with some mineral oil | + | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_005.JPG|Mix the Chromium Oxide (CrO) powder with some mineral oil |
− | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_006.JPG|Much | + | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_006.JPG|Much easier to spread now |
Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_007.JPG|Draw an X pattern and then spread | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_007.JPG|Draw an X pattern and then spread | ||
Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_008.JPG|What it looks like spread out. Note: this may be a little thick.... | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_008.JPG|What it looks like spread out. Note: this may be a little thick.... | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 03:29, 14 March 2009
== Backpacker's[1] pasted strop ==
I just finished making a homemade balsa strop and thought I'd post here since it's so easy. I did this because I'm a newbie who has blown the budget for a while and can't buy one and also because it's so dead easy that even I, who have zero craftsman abilities, could do. Hopefully I can figure out how to get the pictures to post on here.
This literally requires 6 things. A porch or stair spindle from Home Depot ($2), a piece of Balsa from a craft store ($3), something to make one small 2" straight cut, a utility knife, glue, and some sand paper. I saw the spindle at Home Depot and noticed that if cut in half it would make a great base for the paddle and had a nice looking handle built right in! I simply cut the spindle in half, cut some balsa to fit the end, glued it on and sanded it to lap it flat. Cost about $5 and took about 10 minutes. See results below. The last picture is what the spindle looks like together.
Slartibartfast's[2] pasted strop
Materials needed:
- Some type of solid backer, i cut a piece of 12x12 tile i had laying around.
- Balsa: You can find this at most hobby stores.
- Some kind of glue
- Clamps or something heavy to set on top once everything is glued down.
References
- ↑ Originally posted by backpackerx in http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/strops/24929-how-easily-make-pasted-balsa-strop.html
- ↑ Originally posted by Slartibartfast in http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/strops/32792-slartibartfast-pasted-balsa-strop.html