Thread: My Bridge Strop

Made the bridge strop today, thought about adding a handle but not necessary to use it. I used some cow hide I got from episaccs which I'm very thankful for. Have not tried it yet but I just tested how it felt and I really like the way it feels.

That looks pretty cool! Do you have a way to control or adjust the leather's tension in case you end up with any stretch or whatever? Some cunning use of nuts and bolts on one of the ends I guess might do it?

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

That looks pretty cool! Do you have a way to control or adjust the leather's tension in case you end up with any stretch or whatever? Some cunning use of nuts and bolts on one of the ends I guess might do it?

James.

No, that's the difference between a bridge strop and a Loom strop. A bridge strop is fixed at a certain tension and the loom strop has adjustable tension. It should work for quite a while before coming loose. I really like it, gives more feedback than my paddle or my hanging strop.

Clever, is this an idea you came up with or have bridge strops always been around, as I've never heard of them before?

I like it. I'll have to see if I can manage a replica

Originally Posted by Str8nSharp

Clever, is this an idea you came up with or have bridge strops always been around, as I've never heard of them before?

No It is hard to find information on loom strops and bridge strops but I did base mine on another someone else was had. This is the one I based mine on below.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

That looks pretty cool! Do you have a way to control or adjust the leather's tension in case you end up with any stretch or whatever? Some cunning use of nuts and bolts on one of the ends I guess might do it?

James.

I agree with Jimbo two slots at the ends with two bolts and washer and nuts would make it adjustable simple fix. Enjoy!!

Great job. I've had one of these on my to build pile for a while now but laziness always seems to get the better of me these days.

Great Idea and work, mack! I'm going to have to make one now!

Originally Posted by episaacs

Great Idea and work, mack! I'm going to have to make one now!

Thanks Ed, coouldn't of done it without ya. My next one I think I am going to think a while on how to make it adjustable and maybe even interchangeable with felt/leather and other stuff.