Cora Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 You certainly could sell some of those splitters, I know I would be interested in one. Cora Quote There's plenty of room for all God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes.
HorsehairBraider Posted December 10, 2007 Report Posted December 10, 2007 I'll second (or third, whatever we are on now) Cora's comment. I made up a jig to split my lace down and make it thinner. It's much simpler than what you've done... but I bet yours works better. Mine is just two thin pieces of metal fastened down to a hardwood block, with the metal pieces the the width of the lace apart. I lay the lace down in the groove, flesh side up, and lay my hand skiving tool (I think it's called a "Super Skiver") on top of the metal, and then just pull the lace through. It works pretty good except that I have to both hold the skiving tool, pull the lace AND make sure the lace does not pull up and cut itself in half. I don't have enough hands! I'd love to see better pics of your invention. As Cora said, you could easily sell either the plan or the gadget, whatever. I'd gladly pay money for a deal like that. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members SmilinJim Posted December 11, 2007 Author Members Report Posted December 11, 2007 Hey folks, if you want one okay. Just a few dollars to cover cost of wood and shipping. I'll cut a couple out and get back with you on costs if okay. I like the one with a dowel for the pivot point seems to work better. They're not fancy or even finely finished but seem to work okay, may want to do a bit more sanding. I've juist split some lace to make necklaces for Christmas. Wife does the dangles and I do the braided necklace. Crow, I'll post some more pics in the next day or so. Wife going in hospital and I won't have much home time for a couple of days. Keep on Smilin Jim Quote
Members Rayban Posted December 11, 2007 Members Report Posted December 11, 2007 Here in Australia i pay about 60cents a metre for top quality lacing which is made from kangaroo hide. I find kangaroo lacing far superior to any other type.I dont know if anyone in the USA uses it. well it's a lot easier for you to get to the kangaroos Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members crow Posted December 11, 2007 Members Report Posted December 11, 2007 Hey folks, if you want one okay. Just a few dollars to cover cost of wood and shipping. I'll cut a couple out and get back with you on costs if okay. I like the one with a dowel for the pivot point seems to work better. They're not fancy or even finely finished but seem to work okay, may want to do a bit more sanding. I've juist split some lace to make necklaces for Christmas. Wife does the dangles and I do the braided necklace. Crow, I'll post some more pics in the next day or so. Wife going in hospital and I won't have much home time for a couple of days. Keep on Smilin Jim Thanks Jim, I`m looking forward to see Ps if there`s any pics of splitters disassembled... Crow Quote
Members SmilinJim Posted December 15, 2007 Author Members Report Posted December 15, 2007 Hey Crow, here's some more pics, hope they help. Nothing really critical on dimensions. Just make width for the blade you intend to use. I use a razor blade from a beauty supply store and regular utility knife blades. Strop them before you use them. Hey folks, I'll definitely sell some, got several requests. Just don't know what to charge yet. Give me some hints. I thought $12-$15 dollars plus shipping for both the lacemaker and the splitter. Give me some feedback. Keep on Smilin Jim Quote
outcast Posted December 15, 2007 Report Posted December 15, 2007 You can put me in for an order of both the splitter, and the lace cutter. Very creative Jim, & I love homemade tools. I'm just not good at it myself. I'm sure you're gonna get a lot of replies on this. Steve Quote Steve I am not of this world....set apart....an outcast. http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/outcastleatherworx/
Members crow Posted December 17, 2007 Members Report Posted December 17, 2007 hi Jim, thanks for additional pics. I`m planning to make light changes in your design. I replace the wooden piece, where the lace slips on with 1" steel roll. I just think it might work better for me. i´ll keep you informes how it worked out. crow Quote
Cora Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 You can definately put me down for both! Cora Quote There's plenty of room for all God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes.
Members SmilinJim Posted December 17, 2007 Author Members Report Posted December 17, 2007 Hey Crow I sorta did the same. I used a 3/8" wooden dowel for the one I took pics of and have since replaced with a 3/8" aluminum rod, less drag on the lace. I just glued it in and it was easy to work with. Also I cut a notch in the wooden dowel and filed a notch in the aluminum so I would have a way to start the lace into the blade. Not sure if that shows on the pics. I've wanted up upsize it to do wider straps, say up to 1 1/2" but I want to keep it easy to find blades. One of the Stolman books on leather tools has a pic of a large leather splitter that I think I could build to do 4" to 6". If I do I'll post some pics. Hey Cora and Steve, PM me with your address and I'll send to you when I get some done. With work and holidays it will probably be Christmas week when I get to cut some. I'm off that week. Keep on Smilin Quote
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