Antique Leather Splitter RESTORED.

I found this American leather splitter / skiver wasting away in the back of the museum and I knew it had to be rescued. The restoration was stright forward and we employed standard restoration techniques and tools. with one exception. My normal rust removal process of electrolysis and a wire wheel could not be used due to the delicate nature of the precision machined rollers. I decided to use the CRC rust remover and it worked perfect. It removed 100% of the rust and left the metal bright ready for oil. very impressive stuff.
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[@lyntoncox7880]

Fantastic to bring such a useful piece of machinery back to a serviceable life. It will last forever. Let’s hope it will find a regular use in demonstrations.

[@JerkRice]

These restoration videos don't get old. I'm so glad that you have so many things that need fixing.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

What a lovely old machine. Your restorations are always first class.

[@SunsetBayBonnie]

not only am i loving watching the old stuff be returned to shiny new goodness, its seein these antique pieces of equipment i never knew existed. the ingenuity of the ppl who invented these things just blows me away!

[@TheWhedgit]

Looks like it's ready for another 100 years of work. American made some darn good machines. Keep that blade sharp and you'll never have trouble. Or you could send the whole thing to me :) I'll make sure the blade stays sharp.

[@sergiogrima8331]

Sweet piece of machinery. Sturdy, well made and ready to be used for 100+ years. Nice to see it being reborn. Great job!

[@gmoose777]

Nice restoration love to see old tools saved from obscurity with the added bonus of it being 100% fit for purpose at the end, restoration to useable is always better than restoration to artwork/decoration

[@ShaneGratton]

I love that you are using Hand Tool Rescues antique wrench! I am so looking forward to getting mine. Awesome restoration.

[@ollyalme]

Beautiful piece of equipment, thanks for bringing it back to its youth. Your skills have been proven time and time again!

[@peterwhitejr.9374]

Once again sir great job! That museum is so fortunate to have a person like you.

[@kevinjones6344]

I love watching you restore old tools. I used a leather splitter something like this in my youth when I would skive down new leather soles to "to restore" an old pair of cowboy boots.

[@dbstelly]

Beautiful work. My grandmother would keep old machines for me when they broke when I was a kid, like sewing machines etc. She knew I loved to take them apart and “play” with all the bits and inner workings. A few times I would put them back together and they worked. Most of the time I had no idea how I fixed it but from then on I was the fix it guy in the family!😂. Thanks for the memories.❤️

[@davidwhite2040]

Now that's a proper job of restoration. No alterations, correct paint job. Excellent.

[@defender_of_wonder]

Brilliant craftsmanship!👍🏻❤️😊I see Hand 🤚🏻 Tool Rescue... supporting craftsman brothers from another mother! 😃😅That’s just awesome 😎 great video!👍🏻🛠

[@jorgearg8701]

"Hand Tool Rescue" tool :D nice!

[@danhard8440]

I thought it looked like one of his wrenches lol

[@MontyArchangel]

Love the rain and storm sound. Very relaxing video. Thanks for posting!

[@ГражданинСССР-б4р]

Fine! And it is working perfectly!!

[@leighakymberlynn2264]

These videos are so relaxing, the background on this one sounds like it's raining. Not to mention they teach me things that might come in useful later while repairing things in my house!

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

+Leigha Kymberlynn Thanks, I had to lower the audio for the first half so it's good to hear you liked it.

[@thomask.7425]

I understand you, I feel particularly satisfied when I look at this

[@rontieuli227]

Nice wrench!!!!

[@rontieuli227]

@@TheGoodoftheLand How long did it take you to get the wrench sir?

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

+Ron Tieuli It took a while, they are hand made and were back ordered. It's well worth the wait. Just ordered the smaller one that went on sale yesterday. Should arrive in 7 to 10 days.

[@ianallen2]

Just started watching this video. The title got me, Leather splitter. I know it as a skiving machine. Back in the 70's, I worked in a shoe factory and had to do 4 hours on an electric one. I lost count how many vamps I ruined, but I neveer went back to the machine again. lol.

[@douglaspierce316]

since all the u-tube guys are using CRC. supporting the shows we all love. I will support them and buy the product. I have use them and they are as good as anyone else makes

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

+douglas pierce You will not be disappointed.

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Beautifully done Justin. Glad to see the tool in good hands and get a second life, Thanks !!

[@bluntdanieldb]

One your most relaxing videos.. and +1 for the handtool rescue wrench🔍🔧

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Good restoration 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Beautiful Restoration

[@christyh2593]

Was not ready for that spider! Hahahaha

[@robertmalis4493]

Absolutely beautiful work that you do Justin

[@MrRlitcher]

Very nice job. So vivid, and the polish job on that lever.

[@danmetzger5583]

Great vid! My "Hand Tool Rescue" wrench just shipped 2 days ago....I ordered it in May of 2018. Can't wait to add it to my collection. I was super impressed with the Texas event...I will certainly try to come again this year.

[@214rwoz]

Definitely one of your best videos. Thank you.

[@joshdelay5856]

Nothing like the sound of a salamander heater to warm your soul and your workshop! Crank it up.

[@nathanrowley1031]

Awesome video. Pretty cool to see something coming back to life.

[@sheroykalyanwala9258]

Warms the heart to see the amazing restoration. Ensures that the great machines of yesteryear get a fresh lease of life 👍👏👏

[@starpuss]

*Looks GREAT!!!*

[@ottoleisering7855]

Very nice. I really liked that you didn't paint the handle and left the wood pretty much as-is.

[@jesusisalive3227]

Very nice! Works as good as the day it was new! I want one of those adjustable wrenches!

[@bruceabe3139]

God bless you....for saving such an important piece of history. Machines such as that are the implements that helped build the North American industrial revolution

[@ronthacker211]

Beautiful job.

[@jimmyg.]

Wow! Thats awesome.

[@evilbrat5376]

Have never seen or heard of a Leather Splitter before here. Outstanding restoration of this Old piece of equipment. Happier to see how it worked. Great job on sharpening the blade on it. Three Thumbs Up from me sir!

[@HarmonHeat]

I remember when you only had a few thousand subs and now you guys are near a quarter million! Keep up the hard work and God bless

[@jessevoidswarranties8335]

Great restoration man

[@dominikarndt6049]

Great work!

[@jameshanoomansing1442]

excellent as usual

[@todtiger]

Great job

[@billyeast6819]

Excellent!

[@yeagerxp]

EXCELLENT!! LOL there are no extra nuts and bolts, it works, I subscribed.

[@paulsmith9341]

Great job!

[@panogrows]

what a beautiful rain out there nice restoration (:

[@patrickstoquert1637]

Magnifique restoration 👌👌👌👌👌

[@26kornfreak]

Is that a hand tool rescue mini wrench I see!?. Love that channel!!! 😊😊😊. Wonderful restoration! Keep up the good work!! 😊😊.

[@adrianwilliams763]

Nice job. Used to operate a full sized leather splitter many years ago when I worked at a tannery. Could split the whole hide. Nice to see a small one working.

[@bigbear568]

Awesome work buddy. You truly have a talent. Glad that you are kind enough to let everyone see. Keep up the great work and again great job. Bub

[@brucejones4538]

How do you ever remember how to reassemble these things? Most people wouldn't even know what it is for. Brilliant job!

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

+Bruce Jones I was a body tech for years which helps but when I get stumped I can always go back and look at the video. I remember one nightmare Audi I worked on. It was a brand new model SUV. The customer was upset at the shop that disassembled the car and had it moved to our shop. The car showed up in boxes and It was so new that I had no clue how it went back together. It was an insanely overcomplicated car and it took forever.

[@uncleblack7322]

better than factory resto...great vid...

[@MrGoandgigabyteme]

Great video!

[@jefferybiddix1096]

Nice work! Always see something new from you.

[@loydcourson3588]

That is a cool tool !!

[@JoshingEnjoyer]

Thanks for the content and the restoration looks great!

[@OldIronShops]

very cool tool now you can make your own belting

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Looks like new now. It is a wonder you can keep on finding these old things.

[@Awrethien]

Well he does have an unfair advantage by working in a museum lol.

[@Tools4Machines]

Cool machine and nice restore. Cheers, Gary

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Te felicito por el buen trabajo de restauración 🇵🇪

[@MadStiles]

Looks great! Better than new!

[@chicamuxen]

Nice job!

[@williamebert120]

Looks awesome ! Really cool that you used a sandblaster to get rid of rust/old paint , most people restoring anything on youtube don't even use one . It was cold here this morning around - 28 .ew. Keep up the video's - I like what you do.

[@tomlee7966]

Nice!! Love what your doing there, keep it up.

[@dokotessek103]

great vidio

[@flir67man84]

That would be a very valuable tool to craftsmen wanting custom tool belts

[@Kv-pk2st]

Nice job. Been looking for something just like that.

[@billyring4]

Pretty cool machine Justinyou made her new again keep up the good work love watching your videos.

[@glen1arthur]

It is wonderful that these devices are being saved and restored by men like you. Perhaps I missed it but did you check for lead paint? Stay safe friend - got to get me a HTR wrench.

[@MrNaunau12]

Beautiful ! Good work

[@Papa_D]

Another great restoration and that is a cool machine for sure ! :-)

[@mongosaqqara]

Cool video...thanks

[@eaglemountainforge]

Beautiful!

[@flir67man84]

Wow square bolts!

[@ThePlaazma]

great work mate! Love it when you come out with new Restoration vids, it really is amazing that you know what to do and to get it looking brilliant once again

[@safetymachine]

Very cool ,we don’t live to far from st.louis so that is cool to see ,love these videos 👍

[@goldenadkins1109]

I'll have to get me one of them for my shop later

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Restoring an old tool with an old tool... the amount of work that spanner has likely seen would boggle the mind.

[@TheH4x0r420]

that spanner is from Hand Tool Rescue :)

[@750VFR]

I bought a machine of this type, but different manufacturer at an auction here in the UK, fierce bidding, paid about £60 / $75 for it. No idea what it was used for, just wanted to free it up and get it rotating, so your your demonstration was informative. Thanks Justin.

[@ayasugihada]

60 pounds is a steal for a splitter! I paid 250 for an older Dixon and it was still a good buy. Who made yours? Is it also hand-cranked? Can't remember any hand-cranked models made in UK from the top of my head.

[@750VFR]

@@ayasugihada it's tucked away in the garage but I'll pin this message and get back when I have the information.

[@750VFR]

@@ayasugihada I found it and took a shot of the nameplate but it's too dark to read, I'll get it out in the sun one day, none forecast today and put a 1/2 min video up on my KZbin so you can see the m/c and the nameplate. I'll send a link.

[@ayasugihada]

@@750VFR Thanks David! I have a thing for vintage leather splitters and having them documented on youtube is a great reference.

[@dangmane]

Just yesterday (UK) I’ve picked up a Keats & Bexon Stafford for £50 exactly the same as this model in the video, works and turns fine just needs a good clean up, would love to do what this video has shown but scared it won’t go back together properly.

[@marlawhite3682]

so cool keep up the good work!!! sounds lik u had storms there too

[@tariqkamil7853]

Brilliant

[@HandToolRescue]

1:10 go on... ;)

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

HA!

[@SkateboardSetups]

The Good of the Land I’d be super interested in buying this from you if we were to let it go! My email is [e-mail] if you are interested in selling it! Thanks!

[@pilgrimm23]

antique leather splitter: ....my 2bd time watching: Justin...sir: I RUN a leather belt like you show...and I have one, well...a clamp like this (smaller) to deal with...circumstances... similar to tend to my belts. Well done. That made me do some refurbs... as we all should.... thanks

[@justastudentoftheworld3940]

We get plenty of rain here in the upstate of SC, just wish we had the thunder.

[@flir67man84]

Congrads on 200k subscribers.. remember when u had 45,000 ....

[@xx1590]

Like the use of a liquid wrench type of rusted nut breaker that so many of the restoration people seem to fail to use resorting the heat and drills.

[@KoalityofLife]

Wow. You put a camera in the blasting cabinet. You got balls bro. Hahaha :) Another beautiful restoration. Great job.

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

+Koality of Life Yup, I've got balls... put those in the blasting cabinet as well. 😁

[@KoalityofLife]

@@TheGoodoftheLand hahaha

[@davidwilber4240]

nice job !!!!

[@sub6596]

Very nice...

[@razzymarcus8044]

That Heater looks likes a bloody jet engine

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Nice job Justin! Steve

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

How cold can it be in Texas LoL was -4 here today ❄❄😁 it just makes you want to work harder is All.. great work brother on putting out a video All the same

[@HarmonHeat]

At least you have a fire next to you lol thanks for all your vids this year Roy

[@EdgePrecision]

It came out great. I really liked your photography in this one. I have had personal experience with a brown recluse spider and its flesh killing venom. They gave me so much penicillin I could taste it. It took quite a while to get well from that.

[@alexanderrikant8878]

Good job 👏 !

[@robertgray9802]

Great work ur spider friend was lonely. You're a better person than me I don't see how you could even remember where each nut and bolt and gear goes when u put it back together

[@therescuewaystation82]

The original patina on the wooden handle was great. You should have just cleaned and oiled it. That rattle can paint won’t hold up as well as the original paint. I liked that you didn’t paint all the small parts. A lot of guys paint EVERYTHING.

[@hillerdevildog1073]

I know this is not a space ship...but....dang....it always amazes me how they built gear back in day....all drafting ...no c p s.....👍🇺🇸

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

HILLER DEVILDOG Thing is, these machines were sturdy but they often had 3x the number of parts they really needed. Remember Hand Tool Rescue's belt lacer? That thing was more complicated than a Piper Cub.

[@raymondlidington2913]

Great job mate lots of parts and all looking like new again keep up the great work