MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Been waiting for this to arrive for a little while now, a new tool that should allow for better consistency and accuracy with my straps This is a clone from China, the genuine item is around £450, AAA+++ copy here 1:1; gotta love China they copy everything. Leatherworker should know this and appreciate its worth. Anyone else guess what ist for: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted February 14, 2017 It looks to have some kindof cutting blade on there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 It looks to have some kindof cutting blade on there.... It does indeed, lose a fingertip quite easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Leather trimming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 465 Posted February 14, 2017 Shaving the thickness of the leather so you can double it over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted February 14, 2017 Skiver for shaving leather. Saves tons of time over using a razor blade .... ask me how I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted February 14, 2017 ...sumfin' used a lot in e.g; jewish communities....am I rye...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Skiver for shaving leather. Saves tons of time over using a razor blade .... ask me how I know How DO you know? ...sumfin' used a lot in e.g; jewish communities....am I rye...? I heard foreskin is a fantastic revenue source. I'd buy one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted February 14, 2017 Great splitter!! How's the cutting? even? Did you tried it with something other than veg tanned? Might be interested in getting one as the current model i have is from Tandy and i'm not super satisfied Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMPLICATIONS 0 Posted February 14, 2017 it's a strap thicknesser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Shaving the thickness of the leather so you can double it over? About spot on, "Leather Skiver" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Great splitter!! How's the cutting? even? Did you tried it with something other than veg tanned? Might be interested in getting one as the current model i have is from Tandy and i'm not super satisfied Tried it on some croc offcuts and it's not bad; there is a bit of play in the head that I will sort out; the links for the adjusting screw have some wobble and allow the cutting head to shift should be easy enough to fix. Although it doesn't actually make too much impact, it seems the "Even" cut is down to how you draw the leather through. I paid £90 for mine, I can live with a little play for that money, as I say should be pretty easy to sort out; I will add some thin bushings to the linkage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted February 14, 2017 Wish i'd kept all my late dad's leather tools. Wasn't that much into watches when he passed so got rid of all his stuff. He used to work at a tannery and would bring home off cuts and the like which he'd make into all sorts of stuff like holsters for my toy guns, belts, purses and bags for relatives and friends just for something to do. I'm sure he had one of these too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted February 14, 2017 Skiver for shaving leather. Saves tons of time over using a razor blade .... ask me how I know How DO you know? Quite a few straps over the past few years ...sumfin' used a lot in e.g; jewish communities....am I rye...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Looking pretty nice those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted February 14, 2017 Great splitter!! How's the cutting? even? Did you tried it with something other than veg tanned? Might be interested in getting one as the current model i have is from Tandy and i'm not super satisfied Its a bit hit and miss with Caiman, granted they are pretty boney, when it hits a tougher bit from a deposit it seems to drag itself towards the top of the skin, it has cut through a couple of test pieces. Will try some croc, that should be better not quite as tough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites