DaleksInc Report post Posted 2 hours ago 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 2 hours ago 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 2 hours ago 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 1 hour ago 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