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don griffith
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After reading a bit here, one of the points made was listening to the sound the strop makes to know if it’s working or needs reloaded.
But I don’t know what it should sound like. Should it always be slippery with compound? Should it seem dry and squeek like super-clean glass? Does it sound like a whisper?
Enquiring minds want to know…