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Leather Machinery

Leather clickers, burnishers, splitters, and other leather machinery that doesn't sew.

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  1. AndyL1

    Weaver Strap Edgers 1 2

    by AndyL1

    Hey all, I'm considering buying a Weaver EZ Strap edger. Either the one that trims all four corners at once or the far less expensive machine that does two at a time. Has anyone had experience with either and possibly recommend which one I should get? The four blade model is quite expensive compared to the two. I don't know if the extra cost is justified. Thanks for any input!

    Weaver Leather Supply
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  3. BruceEW

    What did I buy, & what is it for? 1 2

    by BruceEW

    I purchased these from a “Picker” last night. I haven’t cleaned them up yet, But I’d like to know what I bought, and what I can use them for. #1. American St Louis SCS 340 https://imgur.com/gallery/OUDNOOr

    BruceEW
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  4. matthewb137

    Edge Creasing Iron 1 2

    by matthewb137

    Does anyone have information on where to find a Hot Creasing Iron specifically in 110V for the US? I found a couple Regad M3000, which is lovely, but only the machines (no handle or tips) and they all seem to be 220V-240V. Campbell-Randall is all sold out. Any other options or places out there?

    matthewb137
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  5. AWORKOFMARC

    Just bought an American leather splitter... Not working for me. 1 2

    by AWORKOFMARC

    Please forgive my noob status and ignorance. I just bought an American leather splitter, beautifully refurbished. But I am unable to split the leather --i must be completely retarded because I thought all you had to do was set the gauge for the thickness and crank the handle, feeding the leather in from the back. No matter what lever/gauge setting .. and I've tried several, right down to the tightest. I see the roller moving well in conjunction with the thickness level but the 5/6 oz leather just feeds through, coming out the bottom entirely unscathed, must less split with any finished split piece coming out the top. When he showed me the machine in the back o…

    AWORKOFMARC
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  6. RockyAussie

    Cheap? splitter,skiver and sander 1 2

    by RockyAussie

    This is just a very handy tool I have come up with that I mostly use for quick removal of thickness when I do my Crocodile backstrap belts. I have found by putting in place a steady at the front it can be rotated back to act as a thicknesser. I have sandwiched a coarse sandpaper between the rotating guide/steady, and this works well to hold firmly in place wherever I set the steady to.The steady can rotate right out of the way to allow free hand sanding or right in to touching.See the pics. The newer model I am working on will have a foot pedal to allow it to be opened and come back to an adjustable stopper which will improve the input of materials.Although I have bandkni…

    Trox
    Last reply by Trox,
  7. arz

    Skiving Machine Independent Feed Mod 1 2

    by arz

    As promised here are some photos of the Ellegi/Atom GL12 skiving machine I bought and the start of the modifications I want to make. The machine was owned by an older couple closing their shoe making shop and was in great condition. The model I bought has two motors: 1 for the vacuum and 1 clutch motor that runs the blade and feed wheel. The feeding speed was much too fast for my use. As I only paid about 200 euro for it I decided I would try to make the feed wheel independent of the blade. I also wanted to be able to finely control the feed speed, for example being able to very slowly feed the leather in and then gradually increase the speed as I skive. I resea…

    jimi
    Last reply by jimi,
  8. Hillbilly tim

    Dropdown roller guide 1 2

    by Hillbilly tim

    Anyone using the drop-down roller guide on their heavy machines like the class 4 and 5100's? I like the idea, even had been considering making something along those lines before i found it but, i just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I see some versions have an accessory flat guide that is interchangable with the roller, any advantages? Ideas, comments, stories? thx

    JLSleather
    Last reply by JLSleather,
  9. LomaeArts

    ESTO brand Leather & Plasitic trimmer 1 2

    by LomaeArts

    I have acquired two differenct model of ESTO leather and plastic trimmers. I haven't found any information on the web on ESTO products. Thje trimmers need new Cutter (top) blades., while the scorer (bottom) is OK. Having cleaned out many years of grime and dirt, one cuts 6mm heal material real well, the other is way to worn. Does anyone know any about ESTO gear and are spare parts available? I will up load some photos shortly.

    Tastech
    Last reply by Tastech,
  10. jimi

    Fortuna Skiver 1 2

    by jimi

    Hey everyone, i was wondering if anyone had an old spare Fortuna side cover with wheel dresser lying around for sale?? part # 10620.

    Paulachambers
    Last reply by Paulachambers,
  11. blue62

    Cowboy 8020 splitter 1 2

    by blue62

    Other than the people that sell them does anyone have any firsthand experience with the 8020 splitter? I'm thinking about getting one and was wondering how much tinkering and how steep the learning curve is to get it to work as it should. Thank you

    jrny4wrd
    Last reply by jrny4wrd,
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