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Does anybody have experience with an electric Skiver? One of the '08 purchases might be a Skiver. Makes? Models? What to look for? What to avoid? Etc...

I have never had a problem with the bobbin thread breaking under any normal load. Could they be recommending this if you use a thinner bobbin thread? And I agree, Bill. It looks bad to me also. If I stitch up a sheath and the loop is showing, I will restitch it or launch it!

Ohio Travel Bag has some pretty small buckles as well: Ohio Travel Bag Spen

Might want to leave yourself at least 1/2" with that size of leather. At least the first few times you use it. However, I was just thinking that you might be able to leave the leather on the table and move the Jerry Stripper instead of the other way around. Never tried that, but it might work for a large enough chunk of skin.... Maybe cut a small piece of wood to mount the stripper on and use as a handle?? Just thinking outloud...

Just about impossible to pull/push a full side threw it. For a 1-1/2" belt I cut the length needed X 3-1/2". Gives me enough to get 2 strips plus a 1/2 strip cleanly. It's easier to start about 1" off an edge and plunge the blade. But you can start right at the edge with a sharp blade.

Ed, I have had very good luck with mine. Mostly used for cutting 1-1/2" belt blanks out of 8-9oz veg tan. I also use it for 1/2" strips used for welts in making some custom sheaths. The key I found was to start with a straight edge and keep it aligned with the fence on the stripper. Spen

Found this forum right before the crash. Just wanted to say 'HI!' and looking forward to get to the forumites. My partner and I have been leatherworking for about 3 years now. Started out as a 'lets see if I can make a sheath' to this: www.jreindustries.com We make production as well as custom sheaths. Just starting to get into tooling a bit. And sell some knives also..... Looks like a great place to hang out!! Thanks! Spen