30 mins
Intermediate
The Skiving Machine
If you are using a skiver for the first time, then it's important to familiarise yourself with the machine and all of its parts.
It may seem intimidating at first but in this tutorial Peter will show you what a safe and simple machine it is to use.
The skiving machine is a must for the serious leather craftsman and this tutorial will show you what it's all about!
Tutorial Skills
1. Settings and adjustments
2. Maintaining the skiving machine
3. Leather skiving basics
This video is also available as part of our Advanced Techniques Bundle.
Meet your instructor
Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich
In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself.
At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing.