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Hood
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How to "skive" leather
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September 01, 2007, 11:01:00 PM »
I have an old Bear bow that I want to put a new leather handle on and try to make it look somewhat original. I believe they used a method called "skive" to taper the leather down or make it thinner.
I don't really want to purchase any special tools for this and I'm not sure how it was done. Any ideas?
Thanks, Robert
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Re: How to "skive" leather
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September 01, 2007, 11:41:00 PM »
If you are wanting to skive along one side a good sharp knife blade held at an angle and drawn along the length will do the trick. A thin, flexible blade will work best. I know Tandy Leather Co made a simple, inexpensive skiving tool. Pat
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Re: How to "skive" leather
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September 02, 2007, 02:51:00 AM »
The easiest way I've found for skiving the edges of my knife-sheaths isto cheat & use a belt sander!
I hold the leather tight to a board, to keep pressure even on the belt & just slowly work my way down the leather at a slight angle. It leaves a nice even edge with no drama :D
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Re: How to "skive" leather
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Thanks Guys!
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Re: How to "skive" leather
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September 02, 2007, 11:46:00 AM »
Rob....
Ya beat me too it, I was going to suggest that he could sand the rough side of the leather....
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