Rare antique Leather Splitting Machine by the French manufacture Fernand Mayer Paris.

The full name for this tool given by the manufacture was “Machine à Parer, Jonctionner & Bomber”.

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

Desired thickness is set by adjustable locking bracket set on a graduated ring. The leather is placed under the blade. The lever is then pulled back, raising the roller against the blade and the piece of leather pulled through to be trimmed.

The roller can also be raised manually by two actioning screws. It can be set parallel or asymmetrically to blade to achieve bevelled cuts.

Stamped: Fernand-Mayer à Paris (on blade)

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Machine à Parer, Jonctionner & Bomber - Système Mayer & Flamery 18, rue Albouy PARIS (Xe) on base

Machine composed of cast iron, steel and brass parts.

Entirely dis-assembled, cleaned and polished. All rollers and mechanics oiled.

Fitted with new spring and custom built brass locking bracket, in exact replica of the original.

The machine shows repair welding which has been carried out at some stage in its history. This has been done to a very high standard (unnoticeable unless the machine is taken apart).

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

Dimensions: 21 x 12,5 x 12 cm

Rare collector’s item in full working condition

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