Op, where did you get your supplies at? Can you post up pictures of your setup? I on the fence on making my own or just buying a barber strop.
I got the supplies at Woodcraft on 86th st and picked up an epoxy gorilla glue at Lowes.
What I made ain't purty, just something to get the job done. Since it did, I'll be making some more but I'll make them look good.
I took a protractor and measured off a 20 degree angle then marked it on the side. All you have to do is line up the blade and hold that angle as you strop. Easy stuff.