Review on 🔪 Efficient Manual Leather Splitter Skiver: Paring Device Kit with Peeling Machine by Amy Mcleod

I was reluctant to buy a leather log splitter because I found that a well sharpened, properly adjusted hand plane can do a good job of skidding and thinning. But I had a lot of work making braces and had to make a lot of braces starting at 12 ounces. vegetable tan material. I had to divide it into uniform 4 ounces. thick, and the route on the hand planer was too random and too strenuous. So after wandering around the shops I settled on the tool listed here. It's worth noting that this is the exact same tool sold by other vendors for up to $295. The internet is a crazy place. Anyway, I set this tool up, sharpened the knife and got to work. It is easy to use once you mount it on a sturdy, stable workbench and sharpen the blade. Separation 2 inches. Wide straps aren't that easy, but once you get comfortable with the tool, it's not very difficult either. I'm surprised at how durable the cast iron body is. And the steel feed roller is strong and precisely milled. But what surprised me the most was the knife. It's 7-5/8" long, 2" wide, and just over 3/8" thick. I don't know what the composition of the steel is, but I'm assuming it's a carbon tool steel has a Rockwell Hardness of 58 to 60. I resharpened the main bevel to completely eliminate the secondary bevel for sharpening and then sharpened the entire bevel about 1.12 inches wide on a leather strap impregnated with a 2000 shaving polish The cut is very clean and precise, with no breaks and scratches on the cut surface of the skin. After 15 or 20 cuts, the edge needs to be restored. Ten strokes with a belt is enough. That for this price you can get such a well-made, good working instrument. Simply wonderful. I wonder how long it will take for the price to rise to the level of other sellers. You need to buy one now while you still can. You won't regret it. Oh, by the way, there is no attachment Wiring, no parts list, and no printed materials in the box. And not a word about customer support. However, a few working parts and solid build make it unlikely we'll need a refurb. Touché Bois. But there are some instructional videos on You Tube on this particular model. I suggest you look at them before using the tool, if only to see which direction you're pressing the "button".