Description

Cowboy 8116 Heavy-Duty Hand-Crank Leather Splitter

The Cowboy 8116 Hand-Crank Leather Splitter is built for leatherworkers who need greater splitting capacity and mechanical feeding power than a basic pull-through splitter can provide.

Designed for leathercraft workshops, saddleries, belt makers, shoe makers, and small leather goods manufacturers, the 8116 provides controlled leather thickness reduction through a combination of a wide 150mm blade, adjustable splitting clearance, and a gear-driven hand-crank feed system.

Because it is completely mechanical, the 8116 requires no electricity or motor, allowing it to be installed on a suitable workbench and operated wherever precise leather splitting is required.

Precise Leather Thickness Control

Consistent leather thickness is critical when producing professional leather goods.

The Cowboy 8116 features an adjustable thickness-control system that allows the operator to set the desired splitting depth according to the material and application.

This makes it useful for producing more consistent thickness across:

• Belts
• Straps
• Harness components
• Bag components
• Shoe and footwear components
• Holster panels
• Leather accessories
• Other suitable vegetable-tanned leather pieces

The adjustable system also allows the operator to work with different leather thicknesses rather than being limited to a single material specification.

150mm-Wide Leather Splitting Capacity

The 8116 uses a 150mm (approximately 6-inch) blade, providing considerably more working width than small leather skiving tools.

Its optimal splitting width is 10–100mm, making it suitable for a broad range of leather straps, belt blanks, and other components.

The wider blade gives leatherworkers more flexibility when preparing substantial leather pieces while maintaining the compact footprint of a benchtop machine.

Gear-Driven Hand-Crank Feeding

One of the defining features of the Cowboy 8116 is its mechanical hand-crank feeding system.

Rather than requiring the operator to pull the leather through the blade manually, the geared bottom feeder helps move the material through the splitting area in a controlled and continuous manner.

The long hand crank provides mechanical leverage, making it easier to feed dense and relatively thick leather through the machine.

This design is particularly useful when working with vegetable-tanned leather, saddle leather, thick straps, and belt materials.

Designed for Consistent Splitting

The rigid frame helps keep the splitting mechanism stable while leather is being fed through the machine.

Maintaining consistent positioning between the blade and the material is important when producing an even split. The heavy-duty construction is designed to minimize unwanted movement and help the operator maintain more uniform results.

For leather businesses producing multiple straps, belts, or similar components, this can make thickness preparation more repeatable.

Manual Operation Without Electricity

The Cowboy 8116 is completely hand operated.

There is no:

• Electric motor
• Power cord
• Hydraulic system
• Pump
• Complex electrical controls

required.

This makes the machine particularly suitable for small workshops, home studios, garages, and workspaces where electrical equipment isn’t practical.

Its mechanical operation also means the machine can be used quietly without the motor noise associated with powered leather splitting equipment.

Resharpenable Leather Splitting Blade

The 8116 uses a 150mm blade designed for leather splitting applications.

The blade can be removed for maintenance and sharpening, allowing the operator to maintain the cutting edge rather than relying exclusively on replacement blades.

Proper blade maintenance is important for achieving clean, consistent splitting results and reducing unnecessary strain during operation.

Suitable for a Range of Leather Thicknesses

The adjustable design allows the Cowboy 8116 to work with a range of leather thicknesses.

The supplied product information indicates suitability from approximately 3 oz. to 14 oz. leather, depending on the material and application.

This makes it useful for leatherworkers who regularly work with both lighter components and substantially heavier vegetable-tanned leather.

Built for Leathercraft & Saddlery

The Cowboy 8116 is particularly well suited to applications where accurate leather thickness and controlled material preparation are important.

Typical applications include:

• Leather belt manufacturing
• Leather straps
• Saddlery
• Harness work
• Shoe and footwear components
• Leather bags
• Wallet components
• Holster panels
• Knife sheath components
• Heavy leather goods
• Custom leathercraft

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KEY FEATURES

• Heavy-duty manual leather splitting machine
• Hand-crank mechanical operation
• No electricity required
• 150mm / 6-inch blade
• Optimal splitting width of 10–100mm
• Adjustable leather thickness control
• Minimum skiving thickness of approximately 1mm
• Gear-driven bottom feeding system
• Long hand crank for increased mechanical advantage
• Compact benchtop design
• Rugged heavy-duty construction
• Removable/resharpenable splitting blade
• Designed for vegetable-tanned leather and veg-tan hides
• Suitable for leathercraft, saddlery, belts, straps, shoes, and bags
• Limited lifetime warranty according to the supplied product information

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Important: The Cowboy 8116 is designed for vegetable-tanned leather and veg-tan hides and is not intended for soft upholstery leather.

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APPLICATIONS

The Cowboy 8116 can be used for:

Leather Goods

• Belts
• Bags
• Wallets
• Straps
• Leather accessories
• Custom leather goods

Saddlery & Heavy Leather

• Saddles
• Harness components
• Tack
• Heavy leather straps
• Holster panels
• Knife sheath components

Footwear

• Shoe components
• Leather soles
• Leather panels
• Footwear repair and production

Leather Preparation

• Level splitting
• Thickness reduction
• Strap preparation
• Belt blank preparation
• Tapering and end preparation

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WHY CHOOSE THE COWBOY 8116?

The Cowboy 8116 is an excellent choice for leatherworkers who need more controlled feeding and greater working capacity than a basic manual leather splitter provides.

Its 150mm blade, gear-driven bottom feeder, adjustable thickness control, and long hand crank make it especially useful when regularly processing heavier vegetable-tanned leather.

At the same time, its manual design keeps the machine straightforward to operate and eliminates the need for electrical power.

For a growing leathercraft or saddlery business, the 8116 offers a practical middle ground between small hand-operated splitting tools and much larger motorized industrial splitting machines.

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WARRANTY & SUPPORT

According to the supplied product information, Cowboy 8116 machines are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, providing support before, during, and after purchase.