Members David Bruce Posted June 7, 2015 Members Report 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 Singer 111w155, Consew 206RB-1, Cowboy 3200, Fortuna Bell Skiver, Landis 30, Campbell Keystone Skiver, Dixon Skiver, American 3 in 1, 2 Kwikprint Model 86's and Model 64, Clicker Press, Regad Heat Creaser, Merrow 60W, Singer 114W103 and an addiction to hand tools
Members Halitech Posted June 8, 2015 Members Report 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 Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members David Bruce Posted June 19, 2015 Author Members Report 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 Singer 111w155, Consew 206RB-1, Cowboy 3200, Fortuna Bell Skiver, Landis 30, Campbell Keystone Skiver, Dixon Skiver, American 3 in 1, 2 Kwikprint Model 86's and Model 64, Clicker Press, Regad Heat Creaser, Merrow 60W, Singer 114W103 and an addiction to hand tools
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