is there any way to take nicks out of a strop?
Nicks in a strop
- Thread starter JonnyAngel
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Well, it depends on the size of the nicks.
Small nicks can be sanded out with either sandpaper or a pumice stone (I have used the ones you buy in a chemist for your feet).
Larger nicks might require gluing back down - contact cement is probably your best bet.
When trying to figure out whether it is a big or a small nick, just imagine what the divot would look like if you sliced the leather flap off. If it looks shallow enough to sand out, then do that. If you think it would be too deep to sand, try gluing the flap back down. You are aiming for a smooth-ish surface, whatever you do.
If you sand or pumice, do make sure that you are careful to remove all traces of the sanding material from the strop afterwards, as if you do not your strop will become an abrasive.
Good Luck!
James.
Small nicks can be sanded out with either sandpaper or a pumice stone (I have used the ones you buy in a chemist for your feet).
Larger nicks might require gluing back down - contact cement is probably your best bet.
When trying to figure out whether it is a big or a small nick, just imagine what the divot would look like if you sliced the leather flap off. If it looks shallow enough to sand out, then do that. If you think it would be too deep to sand, try gluing the flap back down. You are aiming for a smooth-ish surface, whatever you do.
If you sand or pumice, do make sure that you are careful to remove all traces of the sanding material from the strop afterwards, as if you do not your strop will become an abrasive.
Good Luck!
James.
After you sand make sure you apply some conditioner or oil to the area.
Which is best , conditioner for oily or normal hair ? Or even dry hair type ? What brand do you use ?
cityjim
I'm pretty sure he meant a leather conditioner, not a hair conditioner.
