Does anyone know where to source such things as wool felt, linen and such for strops? Do fabric shops carry this kind of thing, or would I be better off looking for e-tailors?
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The fabric shops I have tried have some webbing, but usually at best 2" wide and not much selection. The felt they carry is fine for pasting to a piece of wood, but not heavy enough for a self-hanging strop. I did take some wool blend felt and attached it to an inexpensive leather for a backing and that made a reasonable piece. But, it would be nice to have some heavier materials. If you find a good source, please share.
You may wan to PM Ambrose who is making some really nice strops and has a source for some canvas webbing. You can find some pictures through the search function.
Good luck.
You may wan to PM Ambrose who is making some really nice strops and has a source for some canvas webbing. You can find some pictures through the search function.
Good luck.
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I did quite an extensive search locally and online and didn't come up with much. I found one roll of 2" cotton buried in the back of a crazy fabric store that had probably been there for years. I did find some online sources in the U.S. with varied selections / widths / weights of cotton webbing:
http://www.sirwebbing.com/ourCotton.shtml
http://www.wbcindustries.com/web_cotton.html (These guys have samples)
Also, I've noticed a couple decent deals for webbing on EBAY, but the shipping is usually nuts to Canada.
I'd be interested to hear what Ambrose uses - I have one of his and the cotton is fantastic.
http://www.sirwebbing.com/ourCotton.shtml
http://www.wbcindustries.com/web_cotton.html (These guys have samples)
Also, I've noticed a couple decent deals for webbing on EBAY, but the shipping is usually nuts to Canada.
I'd be interested to hear what Ambrose uses - I have one of his and the cotton is fantastic.
I've found one source on-line that supplies cotton webbing wider than 2', just one, and you need to buy a couple hundred feet of it.
I might be interested in a group buy if any one else shows any interest.
I might be interested in a group buy if any one else shows any interest.
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I have found this source for linen https://www.fabrics-store.com/first.php?goto=fabric_type&menu=f&fabric_type=1
Now I would just need to learn enough about linen to find out what I would need
Now I would just need to learn enough about linen to find out what I would need
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I just noticed that SRD sells the wool in a 2 and 3" replacement component
I guess that covers webbing, linen and wool, or at least gives a start
I guess that covers webbing, linen and wool, or at least gives a start
I was just going to suggest Straight Razor Designs strop shop.They've got most everything.
http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=809
http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=809
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