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Chizeler · 10-31-2004, 08:25 PM

OK I have been stropping my knife on a piece of leather and the rouge has it cloged up. Is this normal and OK or do I need to clean the leather off? If so How?

Thanks

10-31-2004, 08:44 PM

You don't have to clean it off, but on the other hand you shouldn't need to keep adding compound very often. If you do want to clean it, just scrape it with the back of you blade, a piece of sheet metal, old file, etc.

Al

Chizeler · 10-31-2004, 09:01 PM

Thanks Al, I was putting to much on I guess.

mdallensr · 11-01-2004, 12:38 AM

The instructions for Yellowstone Gold say that it's at its best when it turns black and gets a little sticky. Don't worry too mucha bout the build-up. If it works, leave it alone.

Kenny_S · 11-01-2004, 03:13 PM

Ditto!

10-31-2004, 08:25 PM	#1
Chizeler Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: US Posts: 28	Stropping Question? OK I have been stropping my knife on a piece of leather and the rouge has it cloged up. Is this normal and OK or do I need to clean the leather off? If so How? Thanks __________________ Chizeler

10-31-2004, 08:44 PM	#2
AlArchie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stropping Question? You don't have to clean it off, but on the other hand you shouldn't need to keep adding compound very often. If you do want to clean it, just scrape it with the back of you blade, a piece of sheet metal, old file, etc. Al

10-31-2004, 09:01 PM	#3
Chizeler Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: US Posts: 28	Re: Stropping Question? Thanks Al, I was putting to much on I guess. __________________ Chizeler

11-01-2004, 12:38 AM	#4
mdallensr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 319	Re: Stropping Question? The instructions for Yellowstone Gold say that it's at its best when it turns black and gets a little sticky. Don't worry too mucha bout the build-up. If it works, leave it alone.

11-01-2004, 03:13 PM	#5
Kenny_S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South East Kansas Posts: 766	Re: Stropping Question? Ditto! __________________ Safety first, then enjoy carving! Ken Caney, Ks

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