Anyone Own A Weaver Heritage Skiver?

[NewYorkerInSydney]

Hi folks,

I took notice of the 8" Weaver Heritage Skiver and it looks really good. Any of you own it or have tried it? What do you think of it. Looks like a very strong and sturdy machine with a decent blade. Would love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you in advance,

Nyis

Edited May 27, 2013 by NewYorkerInSydney

[Trox]

Its a copy of the Keystone and Osborne # 84. Both Tandy and Heritage makes copies of that. I heard it was some problem with the handle, it would not lock (I am not sure which one of them it was).

Why not take a look at the original Campbell Randall splitter http://www.campbell-randall.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_143&product_id=13842

It cost 545 $, thats not much more and its a real deal.

http://campbell-bosworth.com/articles/Splitting-Machines.pdf

I have several splitters but not a 84, if I am buying a new pull true splitter this is the one I would buy.

Tor

[medsar]

I have the Tandy version of the Osborne 84 -- it works pretty well. I find that the "8 inch capacity" is a little misleading because even with a razor sharp edge, I can't split more than 3-4" wide straps. But the system works very well for belts and skiving. I haven't had any troubles with the handle. I upgraded to an old American 8" hand crank splitter and a 5in1. Soo...If you want a used one that was only 15-20 times, I will sell ya one.

Edited June 22, 2013 by medsar

[Trox]

I have the Tandy version of the Osborne 84 -- it works pretty well. I find that the "8 inch capacity" is a little misleading because even with a razor sharp edge, I can't split more than 3-4" wide straps. But the system works very well for belts and skiving. I haven't had any troubles with the handle. I upgraded to an old American 8" hand crank splitter and a 5in1. Soo...If you want a used one that was only 15-20 times, I will sell ya one.

Hi, how wide are you able to split with your American hand crank, and what will you sell the Tandy # 84 splitter for. The handle does it lock on your splitter?

Thanks

Tor

[dirtclod]

If for reason it doesn't lock, drop a small ball bearing in the hole and it will lock. That is what i did on mine 20 years ago.

[medsar]

Hi, how wide are you able to split with your American hand crank, and what will you sell the Tandy # 84 splitter for. The handle does it lock on your splitter?

Thanks

Tor

I haven't tried anything larger than 6" wide in the American Splitter, but it worked great with that. The handle locks on my tandy splitter --- I haven't had any issues with the handle. But like I said, I've only used 15-20 times. I'm a hobbiest leatherworker...for now....probably for a while since I'm not that good.

PM will be sent about the sale price. I'll even make a blade protector for the shipping.

Edited June 26, 2013 by medsar