sbyrd68 Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Hi- I want to skive out the back side of a belt taking out only about an ounce of leather in a small area maybe less than an inch. What would be a good hand tool to do this with. I'm adding another piece of leather to the backside and want the joined points to look flush hiding the seems. Thanks, Steve B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Personally I would use the safety beveler that Tandy sells. I'm sure the gurus on here would have better suggestions, some of pros would probably just use their round knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted November 1, 2014 I use my french edger for small areas. If I need it wider I just move it over and take another cut and so on. ITs what I use to remove half the thickness on the back of belts. Look at the tutorial from Bruce Johnson. The one on french edgers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Safety skiver, round knife, leather paring knife, or even a small block plane. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
