tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post8072387468698417749..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Leather StropKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55452345752656937452009-07-08T17:17:17.757-04:002009-07-08T17:17:17.757-04:00Gary Rogowski, a well known Portland, OR woodworke...Gary Rogowski, a well known Portland, OR woodworker says to glue the split cowhide rough-side up and use Herb's Yellowstone honing compound (available at Woodcraft.) If you go to www.finewoodworking.com and search for his name there is a sharpening video where he demonstrates fantastic results following the honing.<br /><br />On the other hand, David Finck, author of an amazing book, "Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-86390868737248660112009-05-23T17:00:46.049-04:002009-05-23T17:00:46.049-04:00Naomi,
Rather than keep you waiting, I decided to...Naomi,<br /><br />Rather than keep you waiting, I decided to answer your questions as best I can. :-) I do not have all the answers, am no expert, and there are a variety of opinions on this subject, so you might also want to check Fine Woodworking and other reputable places on the web for other opinions.<br /><br />I use a white compound (probably like the chalky stuff you have) only because Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-33044582286088835912009-05-19T18:04:10.781-04:002009-05-19T18:04:10.781-04:00Mind? I'm delighted!Looking forward! Cheers!Mind? I'm delighted!Looking forward! Cheers!naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971548347815459796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-3166945600853016532009-05-19T08:43:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:43:00.000-04:00Hey Naomi--great questions! I'm going to do a pos...Hey Naomi--great questions! I'm going to do a post on this if you don't mind. I'm sure that others will have different opinions, which is great. That way you can choose which ideas work best for you.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-72143886211836339062009-05-19T08:08:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:08:00.000-04:00*WARNING:BARRAGE OF QUESTIONS*
Kari--your blog is ...*WARNING:BARRAGE OF QUESTIONS*<br />Kari--your blog is pimptastic--i always come back and search for stuff. I finally took the plunge and got a piece of leather for a strop at Woodcraft after thinking about it since you posted here. I guess i have a few questions:<br />1. Like you say-everyone uses the smooth side, and you use the rough side--why? What are the pros and cons?<br />2. a) Whilst at naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971548347815459796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-3049167709654271082009-05-14T00:59:00.000-04:002009-05-14T00:59:00.000-04:00Thanks VC! I was wondering about the method to app...Thanks VC! I was wondering about the method to apply the lapping strokes on a strop. I just made my first strop with two large painter's stir sticks glued together with some heavy leather rough side out on each side. I'm waiting on my polishing compound to arrive and found your blog which answered my question. Thanks again. bobUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377045914217002181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-23667602479256265822008-10-29T15:02:00.000-04:002008-10-29T15:02:00.000-04:00Hi Javier in Argentina! I have never changed the ...Hi Javier in Argentina! I have never changed the leather on my strop and have used it for about 10 years.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91347313289524301042008-10-29T14:52:00.000-04:002008-10-29T14:52:00.000-04:00Hi Kari, greetings form Argentina. How often do yo...Hi Kari, greetings form Argentina. How often do you change the leather for a new one? Javier.Raymarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781689055110760060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91714410054903297852008-04-07T20:26:00.000-04:002008-04-07T20:26:00.000-04:00Wyld, I read about woodworking all the time and I ...Wyld, I read about woodworking all the time and I have taken classes with some wonderful instructors over the years.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-81008334069176025172008-04-07T18:18:00.000-04:002008-04-07T18:18:00.000-04:00Where do you learn all this stuff?Your knowledge i...Where do you learn all this stuff?<BR/>Your knowledge is amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376092948526809123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48405941063293530122008-04-06T20:57:00.000-04:002008-04-06T20:57:00.000-04:00Alexander—you can make a strop from a belt, but th...Alexander—you can make a strop from a belt, but the leather I used is cow hide. Make sure when you glue it to the substrate that you roll it flat. You can lay another piece of mdf on top of the unglued side and clamp it, so it flattens out perfectly as the glue dries.<BR/><BR/>Adam—I have seen guys zip along pretty quickly when honing, but I take it slower to make sure I maintain the same bevel Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-84975160361182795852008-04-06T20:37:00.000-04:002008-04-06T20:37:00.000-04:00Hi VC,This series on alternative honing methods is...Hi VC,<BR/><BR/>This series on alternative honing methods is great! I love using strops, and often use mine smooth side bare, and the suede sides charged with either Green Rouge or Simichrome polish. <BR/><BR/> I also really enjoyed your articles on letter carving. They are inspirational! I was wondering if you would mind doing a few more articles on lettercarving, showcasing the uses of your Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586910669370440112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-7233333761064415042008-04-06T19:12:00.000-04:002008-04-06T19:12:00.000-04:00VC, silly question from a Stroppin' Noobie... How ...VC, silly question from a Stroppin' Noobie... How fast do you push the edge across the leather?<BR/><BR/>Perfect timing on your post... I just purchased my first strop 'cause I never was satisfied with the edge that the 6000 grit stone was giving me was the best I could achieve.<BR/><BR/>Also, how about using the strop with the blade from my planes? Any thoughts?Adam Aronsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055081445466087512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-79038407169509596262008-04-06T18:30:00.000-04:002008-04-06T18:30:00.000-04:00What kind of leather do you use? Thanks for postin...What kind of leather do you use? Thanks for posting!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535824858864833996noreply@blogger.com