tsdock Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Hello, I am new to leather work and this forum. I am in the process of buying a couple veg tanned kangaroo hides.I want to make a few wallets,and straight razor strops. I read somewhere that a kangaroo hide has to be pre-stretched in order to make a strop. Could someone tell me how to go about pre-stretching a Roo hide?THanks any info would be helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I haven't worked with Roo hide but hides are usually wet and then stretched and allowed to dry in a stretched condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsdock Report post Posted January 9, 2014 thanks, any info on a cheap stretching jig,or something along them lines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Depending on the size to be stretched. You can build a frame and use rope through holes in the hide or buy clamps made for that purpose. I would suggest a Mechanical Advantage to increase the pulling force. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
