Thread: Wool strop question

Pretty much everyone uses .50 diamond on Wool Felt, It excels with that, or the Crox.
Both are excellent choices for the wool felt.
Not sure I understand your question about the grain. We usually strop both ways...? Or am I misunderstanding.
No offense intended.

Originally Posted by zib

Pretty much everyone uses .50 diamond on Wool Felt, It excels with that, or the Crox.
Not sure I understand your question about the grain. We usually strop both ways...? Or am I misunderstanding.
No offense intended.

None taken!

When you run your hand over the strop there is a strong grain in one direction and smooth in the other. I assume that's normal. Just curious if it's important to do something different due to this?

I don't know if the spray is even needed. I worked in a wool scouring and topping plant for a while and the wear the wool caused on the gear was substantial. Beautifully smooth metal, but it would wear away faster than you'd expect.
As for the "grain" direction ... surely that would just mean there's more draw one way than the other. Just use a lighter touch when moving in that direction?

I use the .50 Diamond spray on my wool felt strop. I spray one light coat, about 6-8 inches away, and let it dry overnight, then repeat the next day. I'm sure it's the same for the Crox spray. I normally do 10 lapps with my razor. I find that to be plenty with the diamond spray, With Crox YMMV. Down and up would be 1 lapp. This works very well after a honing session. It should take your blade to the next level, especially coming off a 12k.

You got 2 sides of that wool strop so use'em. One side gets the Diamond spray and Crox on the other side,its a beautiful thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by nessmuck

You got 2 sides of that wool strop so use'em. One side gets the Diamond spray and Crox on the other side,its a beautiful thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually I have 4 sides. I got 2 Rock Hard Wool Strops in one strop package!

Score !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by MickRussell

I don't know if the spray is even needed. I worked in a wool scouring and topping plant for a while and the wear the wool caused on the gear was substantial. Beautifully smooth metal, but it would wear away faster than you'd expect.

But did the wool cause the wear or was it abrasive particles in the wool