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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.

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Take a scrap and experiment with different positions.  That way you will have no doubts.

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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

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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.

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