David Bruce Report post Posted June 7, 2015 I just received two new tools that are already saving me so much time and producing cleaner work. A Keystone Splitter/Skiver and an Italian Twist Press (both from Campbell-Randall). I split and skived some belts last night and what usually takes me an hour or so was done in minutes! I recently started to produce my pieces for sale vs. pure enjoyment and have found it difficult to produce items in a time frame that keeps the cost in the realm of an everyday middle-class buyer. I would love to eventually be able to do custom-only work but until I get to that point I would like to build a business from leatherwork. I'm not trying to compete with mass produced or cheap imports so my price is still substantial but quality and hand made costs. Anyway, here's a photo of them. If you are thinking about getting a splitter I highly recommend the Keystone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted June 8, 2015 lucky you I'd love to get one but the budget just isn't there right now. What did the Keystone cost you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Bruce Report post Posted June 19, 2015 Yeah, they are pricey but good tools usually are. I looked around for a used one for some time but never found one of these with the handle. I read good things about Campbell Randall's and decided that the extra $ was worth it for quality, USA made and piece of mind. It did take about a month to get it after ordering. Their site lists the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
