TomE Report post Posted January 11, 2022 After sharpening a splitter blade do you align it at the top of the roller or a few millimeters behind the crown of the roller? The instructions for my Tandy Pro splitter (Asian knockoff of Osborne #84) says to place the blade edge 1/8 inch behind the crown of the roller. Seems to work but I am interested in the advice of more experienced users. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted January 11, 2022 Take a scrap and experiment with different positions. That way you will have no doubts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted January 11, 2022 I have used both methods both work ok i prefer the blade on top for of the roller if pushed for preference think it works better for lap skives for me anyway. Hope this helps JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted January 12, 2022 19 hours ago, mike02130 said: Take a scrap and experiment with different positions. That way you will have no doubts. Thanks, I have tried both positions and don't see a great deal of difference. Since this point isn't covered in the sharpening videos or books I've seen, I thought I'd ask. 17 hours ago, jcuk said: I have used both methods both work ok i prefer the blade on top for of the roller if pushed for preference think it works better for lap skives for me anyway. Hope this helps JCUK Thanks @jcuk. I'll keep experimenting. I place an index finger on the guard to guide the leather and maintain consistency when doing long splits. Always looking for tips to advance my skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
