Mokerson Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Anyone able to provide any feedback or experience on the 20" splitters that are out there. Looks like Cowboy/Hightex and Artisan Sewing are the only two brands I have seen for it and just curious if anyone has feedback on them. I am really interested in picking one up next month but I have never used either brand of equipment and while I assume they are both re-badged from the same Chinese mfr. I am hoping that for the money it is a solid setup. Any feedback or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Also looking to pick up a skiver next month as well, so any feedback on that I would be interested as well (fortunately there are a ton of posts I am finding about skiving machines). Thanks in advance. - John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grmnsplx Report post Posted January 21, 2018 B_Geisler makes a few comments in this thread: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokerson Report post Posted January 21, 2018 1 hour ago, grmnsplx said: B_Geisler makes a few comments in this thread: Thanks for the link, don't spend much time at reddit despite the amount of info over there. So it looks like they are good for the heavy weight stuff but getting down into handbag and wallet weights would be problematic with a machine like this. Hmmm... may be back to the drawing board. Thanks again for the share. - John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PegasusBridles Report post Posted January 21, 2018 I just bought a leather pro from the leather machine company and so far no complaints it splits a days worth in just a few hours. will not cut 13 to 15 oz leather. My only real complaint is the spacers are in mm not in. It does take up a lot of space but very worth it. I cut a lot of 6/7 oz. and it like hot knife thru butter no pull or stretch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Yes,a splitter with a stationary blade is for heavier ,thicker stiff leather,if you want to split thin soft leather you need band knife splitter,they are somewhat like a bandsaw & very expensive.They come in widths 12" & wider & of course the wider it is the more it costs,a 24" machine is approx. $16,000 new,used ones are hard to find but at least 1/2 the price. Here's some info on a used one;http://www.dgxiangdi.com/product-detail-used_camoga_c520r_band_knife_leather_splitting_machine-259.html Edited January 21, 2018 by CowboyBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokerson Report post Posted January 21, 2018 Wow, thanks for that Bob. Didn't even know that such a machine existed... and certainly wasn't expecting that price tag. I was willing to part with a couple thousand but 8-10 for a refurb or double that for a new unit... that's not in the cards right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokerson Report post Posted January 21, 2018 9 hours ago, PegasusBridles said: I just bought a leather pro from the leather machine company and so far no complaints it splits a days worth in just a few hours. will not cut 13 to 15 oz leather. My only real complaint is the spacers are in mm not in. It does take up a lot of space but very worth it. I cut a lot of 6/7 oz. and it like hot knife thru butter no pull or stretch. Pegasus, Which unit did you pick up from Leather Machine, the Cobra 14? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PegasusBridles Report post Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Sorry just got back from vacation, Yes I believe its the 14. Its the only one they offer or have, Changing blades is tough the first time and they don't send a spanner wrench or tell you its reversed threads, it comes with no manual, no pictures, no nothing on how to operate, blades are scary sharp invest in cut proof gloves I didn't the first blade change....Ha ha I have them now... I went and looked at your links the 818 looks exactly like the one I bought just a darker color Edited February 10, 2018 by PegasusBridles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PegasusBridles Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Home of the Cobra 866-962-9880 Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Pinterest Highest Quality Machinery for the Leather Trade Home About Us Products Forums Strut Your Stuff Testimonials Policies / Disclaimer F.A.Q. Contact Us Videos/Tips COBRA AK 20 Leather Strap Cutting Machine $1,995.00 $55 / month FEATURES: Includes multiple size spacers Eight cutting knives 1/2 HP Induction Motor SR2 speed reducer Heavy Duty drive unit with wheels Includes Accessories Quantity Add to cart $55 / month Category: Industrial Sewing Machines Description Additional information Description COBRA AK 20 Leather Strap Cutting Machine Machine has a 14″ cutting width and will cut leather up to 16 oz. Complete with spacers and extra blades, Electronic Servo Motor and Stand. We stand by our machines!”Limited Lifetime Warranty” on all COBRA products. Related products COBRA NP 10 Heavy Duty Skiving Machine $1,995.00 $55 / month COBRA Class 14 Leather Splitter Complete Unit $2,395.00 $66 / month King Cobra Class 4-25 With Electronic Positioning System $3,695.00 $102 / month COBRA 8810 Post Machine $2,195.00 $60 / month SEO & by Lewis SEO | Sitemap | Privacy Policy Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn YouTube Pintere Translate » secured by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Ummm your picture is of a strap cutter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted February 10, 2018 @bikermutt07, the Cobra 14 is below the strap cutter, scroll on down. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, sheathmaker said: @bikermutt07, the Cobra 14 is below the strap cutter, scroll on down. Paul Yes sir, I did see that. But then the op talks about changing the blade"s". The cobra splitter only has one blade, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted February 10, 2018 That is correct, one blade, and on the Cobra 14, unless they have changed something recently, a straight blade screw driver and the correct size Allen wrench is all you need to remove the blade and insert a new one. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 47 minutes ago, sheathmaker said: That is correct, one blade, and on the Cobra 14, unless they have changed something recently, a straight blade screw driver and the correct size Allen wrench is all you need to remove the blade and insert a new one. Paul AHA!!! So, I'm not crazy. Well, maybe I am but that is another thread entirely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
