Rare antique Leather Splitting Machine by manufacture The British United Shoe Machinery & Co ltd, also referred to as BUSMC

Designed to split leathers precisely down to required thickness, to the half or quarter milimetre. Ideal for reducing welts, fine trimming stiffeners and such applications. Also widely used in leather craft and saddlery work.

Desired thickness is set by twisting the lever clockwise or counter-clockwise, which moves the roller up or down. Thickness is indicated on a graduated ring, numbered 1 to 5.

The roller is then lifted back from the other end of the arm to place leather under the blade.

The roller is sprung back in place, raising the leather against the blade and the piece of leather pulled through to be trimmed.

Stamped: The British United Shoe Machinery & Co ltd n.1804 (on brass plate)

and 1804 again on base with the BUSMC “winged boot” logo emblazoned to the cast steel base

Machine composed of cast iron, steel, brass and wood parts. Complete with all original parts.

Entirely dis-assembled, cleaned and brushed/polished.

All rollers and mechanics oiled.

The blade has been sharpened and honed to a very fine edge, calibrated and tested for use.

Dimensions: 31 x 20 x 16 cm

Blade width: 15.5 cm

Weight: approx. 10kg

Rare item in full working condition - very solid quality

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