6" Cowboy Deluxe Leather Splitter

[verus22]

Picked one of these up from Bantam Saddle & Tack (http://www.bantamsaddletack.com/6-Deluxe-Cowboy-Leather-Skiver_p_41.html#) for less than I could find anywhere...$379.00 with FREE SHIPPING!!! This thing works great...very well made. He sent mine Priority 2-day, but the Post Office decided they wanted to take a bit longer...got it today though, and I love it!

This is a picture from their website:

Here's a video of practically the SAME tool (only difference I could find is mine has a wood handle, which I like better anyway)...but another 'brand' name (that also costs $385-$549 depending on your 'level'):

Save your money...buy from Bantam. Matt is a great guy to work with, and the Cowboy skiver is solidly built and works like it should.

Bantam also has a basic version of the Cowboy Skiver for $229:

http://www.bantamsaddletack.com/6-Cowboy-Original-Leather-Skiver_p_40.html

I'd be happy to answer any questions about this tool.

- Mike

[Art]

I love George Hurst, but every time he narrates one of these things, I just nod off. I watched his airbrushing video once and the wife said they need to bottle it.

Art

[verus22]

Well, it was either that video, or another one from what appears to be some industrial area...no narration, but half-way through the video, someone starts using an angle grinder or something. I figured the Tandy one would be more entertaining. Here's the other video Art, for kicks:

[EricIsaiah]

I snagged one of these on ebay for $30 last year. Definitely worth the money.

[paprhangr]

how is the cowboy splitter working for you?

[SolarLeatherMachines]

http://www.solar-leather.com/cutting-machines/

we're out of the CB-800 but we have the CB-806 in stock.  

[nate186]

I'm wondering if this can skive along the edge as well as the end? Anyone know?

[williaty]

14 hours ago, nate186 said:

I'm wondering if this can skive along the edge as well as the end? Anyone know?

No, the roller is parallel to the blade so the skive will be a even across the whole width of the work.

 

FWIW, you can get the same thing Tandy and Cowboy are selling for $300+ on ebay without a brand name on it for as low as $158.

[JLSleather]

solar leather was out of stock in 2016.  Still?  Wait.. the 800 and 806 use the same blade? 

[nate186]

Thanks!

[Kabob]

I snagged mine from Tandy during last years black Friday sale. $199 definitely a indispensable tool.