Lyle 25th August 2022, 04:30 PM Looking for a skiving tool for my wife.
Saw these on google and wondering on opinions.
I am getting a hand held one too.
Thanks
Lyle
johknee 25th August 2022, 04:55 PM That looks like a fun metalworker's project!
Lyle 25th August 2022, 08:41 PM Too much for me.
Just wondering if it is a good tool or not.
Better than a hand skriver?
China 25th August 2022, 10:53 PM I have never seen one just like that, looks like a good economy version of the high end units (8 times the price ) I would give it a go.
Would be better than a hand skiver more precise for less effort , you could use it as splitter as well, hand skiver still have a place as there are times when you just can't put the project in the machine.
China 26th August 2022, 01:39 AM Have look here seem to perform quite well
Leather Splitter Review - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQXc5wtzr9Y)
Lyle 27th August 2022, 07:45 PM Thanks china. I've ordered one. Those videos seem like it will be OK for my use. I'll get some spare blades too. Although I reckon I can sharpen them if needed.
Lyle 3rd September 2022, 10:03 AM The skriver arrived very promptly. Good packaging.
Construction as described, stainless steel. I was surprised that they bolted the base instead of welding.
But I'm very pleased with the construction. I can see this tool lasting a long time.
I have never used a skriver before, hand held or machine type. So from that perspective my opinion was very high.
The ease of use and adjustment is excellent. Some before and after shots of some experimental pieces attached. Cut surface finish to my eyes is good. As with all tools, sharp blades are a must have. So I'll source some spares ASAP.
The cut width is about 100mm. But that might take some effort depending on depth of cut.
So far an excellent ebay tool buy.
Lyle
Arron 29th November 2022, 09:15 PM Hi Lyle.
I’ve wondered about these. They seem to be more for splitting then form skiving. Can you do a narrow edge bevel on them. Say you wanted to put a bevel 10mm wide on an edge - say on 2mm thick leather that you want to finish at 1mm thick. Can you do that?
Anyway, how useful are you finding it now, a couple of months later?
Cheers
Arron
Lyle 30th November 2022, 06:42 PM Hi Aaron. Not sure of what you want it to do.
I'm thinking you might be better with a hand held skiver.
Lyle
Arron 30th November 2022, 07:07 PM Just a beveled edge - thin the edge before joining.
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Lyle 30th November 2022, 08:57 PM No I don't think it could do that.
That's why I think a different tool would.
Lyle
Yanis 1st December 2022, 11:15 AM This
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/4000985323400.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7162415f0PHAyK&algo_pvid=329cf8c7-b241-4de1-9803-c18f90faa2cf&algo_exp_id=329cf8c7-b241-4de1-9803-c18f90faa2cf-11&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000024019921872%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%2192.06%2159.84%21%21%21%21%21%402101d8b516698536850235212eb521%2112000024019921872%21sea&curPageLogUid=DF5kFI7xJrf1
Arron 1st December 2022, 01:07 PM No I don't think it could do that.
That's why I think a different tool would.
Lyle
Probably this does, I haven’t talked to anyone who’s used one though so not sure. You would need to be able to tilt the blade.
Leather Craft Edge Skiving Machine Leather Splitter Skiver - Etsy Australia (https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1246248800/leather-craft-edge-skiving-machine?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_au_en_au_a-craft_supplies_and_tools-other-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoUCpI8KVPMlE1kt05H94pvMOjFXLxb7tKbFOxaWVGKTFqS43P1EOLcaAlIhEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_344339288_19782532328_78803011448_pla-327138597241_c__1246248800enau_468039879&utm_custom2=344339288&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoUCpI8KVPMlE1kt05H94pvMOjFXLxb7tKbFOxaWVGKTFqS43P1EOLcaAlIhEALw_wcB)
Yanis 2nd December 2022, 11:43 AM Half the price and with a demo video. They probably buy it here then onsell.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005004839975900.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.216e60b4XWjpP6&algo_pvid=8c901495-b22a-495a-9ca4-c34d0698b010&algo_exp_id=8c901495-b22a-495a-9ca4-c34d0698b010-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000030698069494%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21112.0%2189.6%21%21%21%21%21%40210318be16699416237406331ebaef%2112000030698069494%21sea&curPageLogUid=z46XMN2WG7ds
This probably would not work for softer leathers. A drum skiver would be better there but they are not cheap.
Arron 2nd December 2022, 11:53 AM I’ve always imagined that with those skivers where the user pulls the leather through then you would end up with annoying stretched edges. However the electric ones are expensive and much more then needed for my occasional use.
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