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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 grid on the balsa so you can lap it flat. | 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 afterward. *I have been thinking about this more and don't think this step is really that necessary. Feel free to do if you want though. |
Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_005.JPG|Mix the Chromium Oxide (CrO) 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 easier to spread now | Image:Pasted_balsa_strop_by_slart_006.JPG|Much easier to spread now | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 13:08, 29 October 2009
This article contains descriptions by users of SRP for making a pasted balsa strop.
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