VieuxHalloo

I make watch straps. I'm trying to get pieces of stock thinner. So the pieces I split can be narrow, perhaps even down to the final thickness of the strap (16-24mm). Alternatively, I'm not opposed to purchasing a manual splitter to do it myself. This may be more beneficial as I could only thin pieces when I need. Can anyone recommend a manual splitter that will handle Chromexcel and Dublin?

I'm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA. I want to take these pieces from 5-7 oz down to 3 oz. I have often been confused on the difference between skiving and splitting. Often I see the terms used interchangeably. Splitting is defined more specifically. However, skiving seems to be used for thinning evenly or beveling edges. I've seen tanneries and other Leather working websites use the term skiving to mean even thinning (ie splitting). Weird that this is difficult to find someone to do this. Have I mentioned I'm willing to pay?

Some chrome tanned and some veggie tanned, specifically Chromexcel, Dublin and English Bridle. They range from 5 to 7 oz. I can cut to any width. Pieces would be about 18 to 25 inches long.

Looking for someone to skive several pieces down to 3 oz.