Applying green compound

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joesrx

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What is the best way to apply to a strop. It seems it does not get on the strop when I just rub it.
 
One "trick" that was explained to me by Bob Dozier was to apply a small amount (ie. mist) of WD-40 to the area before applying the compound. The leather will open up slightly and take the compound easier. Don't be afraid to really rub it in and then take a wire brush gently to that area to prevent the compound from caking up.

I've also read where someone rec heating the leather but I've never tried that.
 
"color" the strop with the compound, just like a crayon.
Use a lighter to heat the compound so it will melt into the leather.
Scrap off excess compound with a knife (if you have one...hee).
Repeat til strop is evenly covered.

There are a few vids on youtube on the subject.
 
Liquid compound would help.

Bar compound is not ment to be used on a strop hence the problems with application. Quality strop compound will also make a big difference in the outcome of your edge.

To help correct the problem you have now spray a little WD-40 on a rag and work the compound coated surface of the leather. The solvents in the WD will brake down the solid compound and the oils will help to spread it evenly. Remember to just use a little WD or it will end up removing all the compound.
 
I have used a rasp (file) to remove compound from the bar and mixed it with some mineral oil. Applied the paste lightly to the leather with my fingers or use an acid brush.
This worked well for me. Light coating on the leather is all you need.
 
I used the powdered CrO2. I just mix it with some neatsfoot oil, and rub it into the leather. Seems to work well for me.
 
Yes, go light with the WD40. Either the WD40 or heating the leather will work.
 
I've had good luck chipping some of the bar into a glass bowl, adding a small bit of mineral oil, and microwaving in 15 second increments until everything had melted. Then, using your finger, work it into the leather.
 
Mineral Oil mixed with the powder worked for me. It makes a paste and you just rub it in. :thumbup:
 
krazichinaman said:
Mineral Oil mixed with the powder worked for me. It makes a paste and you just rub it in. :thumbup:
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These have been some good ideas, (mineral oil and neatsfoot oil.) I wish I had thought of this before I turned my pants green, my hands green, my shirt green, the kitchen table green, the floor green, the cat green, etc., when a gust of wind blew the powder as I was about to apply it. :o

Stitchawl
 
Bill DeShivs said:
Just sharpen on the bar of compound.
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That is so... so... so... brilliant! Why not sharpen on the bar?!? As long as it's flat it should work perfectly, and even if there are some bumps or dips it's far too gentle to cause any damage.

All too often simple is best.


Stitchawl
 
stitchawl said:
That is so... so... so... brilliant! Why not sharpen on the bar?!? As long as it's flat it should work perfectly, and even if there are some bumps or dips it's far too gentle to cause any damage.

All too often simple is best.


Stitchawl
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You should see the tattoo guns prisoners come up with :eek::foot::D
 
After I had studied all the info-I sanded my leather lightly- sprayed withe WD 40- heated the leather with a hair dryer and applied. I kept a bit of heat on it as I applied. Worked like a charm !! I took several suggestions off this board and it sure helped. Thanks folks !!
 
I use powder or liquid. I warm the leather and compound and rub in thoroughly. THOROUGHLY!:p

I wipe off the excess with paper towels while the strop is still warm.

Might be my imagination, but it seems to help if you strop a couple of knives immediately after loading! :thumbup:
 
i use it on my leather belt for my grinder after a while it seems to wear out the abrasives in the compound and i use a piece of 100 grit paper with the belt running and it strips it off easily and scuffs up the belt at the same time. then reapply
 
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