Members J Hayes Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 December got busy, and I still haven't ordered a splitter, but as I was browsing around, looking for one, I came across this auction. Would this be considered a good deal? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heritage-Leather-Skiver-Splitter-/251777581359 I really appreciate everybody's input. Mine is just short of 12" wide overall, cutting width is 8". I bought mine new for much more than that wholesale. I am very pleased with mine. If I didn't have mine I'd probably snatch this one. Jeremy Quote
Members bylinesupplyco Posted February 2, 2015 Members Report Posted February 2, 2015 Is it possible to split leather that's actually about 6" wide or is it just for belt straps that these splitters will work? Quote
Members simontuntelder Posted February 11, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2015 So I figured I should probably give a follow up on the talk about splitters. I was about to order the heritage splitter directly from Weaver, when I stumbled upon one from a gentleman from Germany (neighboring country) who apparently ordered it from Weaver himself and never really used it or maybe did it twice according to himself. Looking at the pictures it seems to be in perfect condition and I saved $450 in vat, fees and taxes. Now I just have to wait a couple of days before it shows up on my doorstep. Quote
Members Robb0b Posted October 2, 2015 Members Report Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) The Campbell Keystone splitter can be made to work pretty good but you have to machine a new part. Those of you that have one know that the stop (a thumb-screwed piece of metal on the curved scale that sets the thickness) does not hold. The stop makes contact in only one spot on the curved bar it rides on and the locking handle moves it (rocks it one direction or the other). Also, when the handle is tightened down (by twisting) the locking-wedge the handle pushes against the curved bar forcably moves the stop. I discussed this with Campbell- Randall and they agreed that my idea would probably work -- they said they knew about the problem and knew that the stop needed to be made differently, but thought it would add to their production cost. Anyway, The thing works pretty good if you throw away their thumb-screw stop and make one that has a longer bottom so that the bottom contacts the curved rail in two spots, make the slot in the stop closer to the size of the curved rail, install a tention screw from the top down onto the top of the curved rail and machine out clearance for the wedge in the handle that comes down from the top so the handle and not the wedge makes contact with the new stop. I drilled and tapped for a screw in the new stop to hold a piece of piano wire bent and extended over the scale on the machine. Making a new stop is kind of a pain in the rear but is the only way to get the thickness adjustment to be repeatable. I fiddled and fiddled and called Campbell-Randall but was unable to repeat a given thickness due to the stop rocking and getting moved by hitting it or by the wedge forcing it to move. Fortunately, I have milling machine and welders to fabricate it and it only took a couple hours -- but was well worth it. If there is any interest I can post pics of what I made. Edited October 2, 2015 by Robb0b Quote
Members J Hayes Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) My Heritage splitting 6" of W & C veg to 3 oz. I pulled with 2 hands as my friend set the handle. Fairly new machine, only stropped the blade. Edited November 3, 2015 by J Hayes Quote
Members silverwingit Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 For pulling wider strips, try one of these sheet metal vice grips. They grip uniformly, making for fewer twists, turns and bulges in the splits. http://www.rona.ca/images/0244009_L.jpgMichelle Quote
Members J Hayes Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 Yeah, had one of those in my hands at a yard sale, still not sure why I put it back. I was very surprised I was able to pull that and have it come out as nice as it did, that blade scares me a bit.... Quote
Members silverwingit Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 Yes, it terrifies me, especially when I loosen one side of the blade to strop it.Even though I'm very cautious around it when it's just sitting there I'm afraid I'll brush my hand across it. So I found myself a good sturdy cardboard box the ideal dimensions to cover up the splitter. I put it upside down over it when I'm not using the thing. I did put a hole in it for the handle but that isn't going to cut anyone. My saddle maker mentor has his bolted perpendicularly to like a 3" x 6" plank that fits solidly like a tenon into a "mortis" built into his workbench. He takes it out only when he needs it. Michelle Quote
Members J Hayes Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 My saddle maker mentor has his bolted perpendicularly to like a 3" x 6" plank that fits solidly like a tenon into a "mortis" built into his workbench. He takes it out only when he needs it. Michelle I saw that set up in a picture on here somewhere, I did the same with mine and hang it in the corner far out of the way, very cautious getting it down and putting it away. I strop mine with the blade in place, dislike messing with it to much Quote
Members Kulafarmer Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 We have one of the Heritage Professional #65-6100 Leather Splitter/Skiver It is a solid machine and get's used a lot .. We thin a lot of belt ends down with it.. How wide of a piece have you been able to split? And will this type of tool split softer oil tanned leathers? Just curious, increases the versatility of the thicker leather that i have on hand Quote
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