spooky Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Our local Tandy is having a sale and I'm looking to purchase their Craftool Professional Leather Splitter and am very interested in reviews from anyone who might have purchased one, as it is still a large expense. Thanks http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com.au/en-aud/search/searchresults/3792-00.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted December 28, 2011 I bought one from The Leather Factory when they first came out in the early '90s. It took me a day's work to get it to work the way I wanted and I used it for about 17 years until the blade finally wore out. The metal in the blade was alittle soft. Of course, I have no idea what a new one is like though. If I was going to buy a splitter now, I would save a few more bucks and get the Keystone from Campbell Bosworth. A friend of mine has one and it was wicked right out of the box. Good luck, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colttrainer Report post Posted December 28, 2011 They are not worth the money. Blades a junk, to much slop in the frame. Best advice save money by from somebody that is not pinching the penny so hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooky Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Okay, so it sounds like that one is out. Is anyone able to tell me if the Osborne Splitter skives as well as splits, or only splits? http://birdsall-leather.com.au/product.php?productid=2700&cat=105&page=4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavsgt Report post Posted December 28, 2011 a pull type splitter IMHO works better as a skiver that a splitter. We have been using a crank type splitter for years and did not even bother mounting the pull splitters when we moved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooky Report post Posted December 28, 2011 a pull type splitter IMHO works better as a skiver that a splitter. We have been using a crank type splitter for years and did not even bother mounting the pull splitters when we moved. I probably should have added when I posted initially, that I am mainly looking at skiving straps up to 4 inches - does this make a difference. And, are there any alternatives (apart from skiving with a round knife) to skiving with a splitter. I was just looking at the Osborne Skife Knife, but have no idea what it is or what it is used for... yes, I'm a total newbie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavsgt Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I probably should have added when I posted initially, that I am mainly looking at skiving straps up to 4 inches - does this make a difference. And, are there any alternatives (apart from skiving with a round knife) to skiving with a splitter. I was just looking at the Osborne Skife Knife, but have no idea what it is or what it is used for... yes, I'm a total newbie! You would be better with an old shoe shop sole skiver if you can find one. We use one to skive stirrup lthrs. and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted December 29, 2011 After numerous failed attempts to purchase a hand crank splitter on eBay I bought an Osborne 86 splitter. I have no complaints about the 86, once you get it dialed in it's fast and easy to use. The 86 isn't set up to skive but I image the models that are would do an excellent job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Report post Posted December 30, 2011 +1 on the osborne 86. i bought one last year on fleabay and i love it. i'm not sure how old it is, but it looks like it's beenaround a long time. it works perfectly. easy to set up and use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites