Easily make a pasted balsa strop
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