DaleksInc Report post Posted September 30 For whatever reason, I always have horrible luck when skiving projects. The skiver seems to occasionally "catch," resulting in severe gouging. I suspect this may be due to my skiver (a Tandy SuperSkiver.) Would a well-stropped woodworking plane produce a more even skive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted September 30 My two cents ........... I have used a plane for wood most of my working life . It is a wonderful tool but it is more than a sharp blade and with many adjustments it is not real easy to learn . You may have wonderful luck with one but for me it is not a skiving tool . You'll find the sole in your way for most skiving work . Good luck ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted September 30 A belt sander is effective. Bench mount, not hand held. Maybe just the blade, out of the plane body? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ddat Report post Posted September 30 I'm a woodworker and I have many planes tuned, sharp, and ready to go. They don't work great for skiving leather. A low angle block plane set for gossamer shavings works, but not as consistent as a sharp edger used by a skilled person. Going around corners and curves tends to chew instead of cut. I encourage you to experiment and prove me wrong. I had some china edgers and I thought I was doing great leather work, and then I got some tandy shivers and my bevels were much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 30 I was at a Harbor Freight store a couple months back . . . saw a small . . . really stout . . . putty knife. Said to my self . . . wonder if I could make that into a skiver . . . sure would be nice. I did . . . had to seriously put a long angle on it . . . had to strop it really good . . . It works for some of the holster work I need it for. I can also use my round knife for a big job . . . this is for grab an go skiving . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaleksInc Report post Posted September 30 10 hours ago, Dwight said: I was at a Harbor Freight store a couple months back . . . saw a small . . . really stout . . . putty knife. Said to my self . . . wonder if I could make that into a skiver . . . sure would be nice. I did . . . had to seriously put a long angle on it . . . had to strop it really good . . . It works for some of the holster work I need it for. I can also use my round knife for a big job . . . this is for grab an go skiving . . . May God bless, Dwight Thanks! I'll try this. Ironically, I was just at Harbor Freight yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
