Lace cutter and beveler

[megabit]

Well I sure like what I see of the Hansen and it has a hell of track record, but on the other hand I sure would like to keep 300 more dollars in my pocket and this does look like it would do the job. Certainly better than my $10 lace maker I have been using.

[colttrainer]

I to was looking at that one on ebay & would like to see more photo's. Also would like to see pic's of that first generation one. Making a cutter and beveler is not a problem, it's coming up with a good plan to make the splitter side I am still working out that part. Have to talk with my machinist buddies.

Al

[WhiteBuff]

Hello,

My name is Clint Sims i live in Glen Rose Tx. I am a whipmaker and a braider. I make the tools that are sold on e-bay that you are discussing it appears that some of you have already bought one of the original style, but i think that the one Ms. (horsehairbraider) bought is better for making finer work, i think the string side is better since you can resize easier with it. I have been working on this tool for several years and trying to improve it. I am going to ((((((try)))))) to post the instruction pics in this forum. Please feel free to offer any opinions or suggestions as i am trying to make the best tool I can for a fair price that everyone can afford.

thanks Clint

clintsims@gmail.com

[HorsehairBraider]

Hi Clint! So good to see you here, and terrific job on posting all those pics! I sure hope you'll stick around and share your work and insights with us.

You've made a very nice tool here and I agree, it is very easy to adjust to the finest measurements. I really look forward to working with it and getting some proficiency at it.

[rcsaddles]

Hi Clint and welcome aboard.

Thanks for posting the pictures. It really showed me the tool you make and how effective it is. I personally do not have one but it looks to be well thought out. The best and most effective tools are made by those that use them and made them out of necessity.

Thanks again,

Joe

[megabit]

Neat tool. I don't think I have ever seen a beveler quite like that one. I like the looks of this version even better than the one recently on ebay.

[rawhide1]

Clint

That is a nice looking cutter/bevler. You've done a great job on building it!! And the price is real reasonable kind of makes me wish I didn't already have a cutter/bevler. Once again great job!

Mike

[millwright]

Nice cutter/beveler you've built there Clint. Bet you make a sharp whip too. Are you working on making any splitters?

[megabit]

Nice cutter/beveler you've built there Clint. Bet you make a sharp whip too. Are you working on making any splitters?

Look a little closer this tool splits too:

I think I see one of these in my future.

[HorsehairBraider]

I'm telling you, the splitter/skiver/whatever you want to call it, is awesome. Very effortless. I had no trouble with stuff cutting in half.

I've had a chance to cut some lace now and this is my favorite lace cutter. It's simple to get it to your exact measurement. It's easy to put the blade in, although I'm using mine a little differently than he suggests. Also since everything is open I've had no trouble controlling my lace going through.

I have not yet tried beveling but it looks pretty easy to do.

So far I am very favorably impressed with this tool!