Lil Doodler

Howdy Ya'll Thought I'd share some pictures of a Frankenstein Holster. I call it Frankenstein, because it is a mix between Veg-Tan and Kydex Kydex is pretty cool, heat it up, form it, and it maintains its shape when it cools So I warmed it up, shaped it, cut it out, drilled some holes for rivets, painted it with acrylic paint and gave it a glossy finish. Then just riveted it to a 8 oz back that had a loop sewed already. Whatcha think? Good luck, Lil Doodler

Hi Dave, Wow, That manual has a lot of great information! I especially like the trouble shooting chart at the end. Thanks a lot Dave. It's strange though, that the feed roll lubrication isn't mentioned in that manual. There must be some friction on the feed roll On my machine, there are oiling "ports" On a couple of the parts lists, it looks like there is a "wick" or bit of cotton inside the feed roller shaft (pin), presumably to hold oil. I've attached some pictures of my Feed Roll Shaft : But I'm curious, does anyone lube their feed roll shaft? Have any problems with it? Am I needlessly worrying about something I shouldn't? Thanks in advance for your help Lil Doodler

Howdy! May I ask, how do you lubricate your leather skiving machine? I recently bought a bottom feed skiving machine. There was very little in the way of information about where to lubricate, how often, and what kind of oil, etc should be used. I found an old manual for another brand, discontinued, but very much the same mechanicals. This old manual suggested taking out the main bracket, taking off the feed stone, filling the hollow feed stone pin (shaft) with oil once a week, as well as adjusting the end play of the feed stone when reassembling. Also, there was a reference to the type of lubrication for the worm gear driving the feed stone, it should be a type of gear case lubricant (oil?), and that using grease can lead to breakdown. I checked the gear box on my machine and it was filled with grease. Given, the grease today might have different formulas than 15 years ago, or how ever long ago this manufacturer wrote this manual, I can't help but wonder what other people's experiences might be. For my particular machine, a couple of the oil holes for lubricating shafts are not there, but in the cover, and carrier assembly that holds the feed stone, there is an oil hole for dropping oil into the hollow feed stone shaft without having disassemble anything. A lot of the other adjustments and procedures in the manual look very helpful, from how to properly adjust and sharpen the knife, to suggestions on adjusting the depth, angle, and type of presser foot. The title of the manual is "list of spareparts", but there is a lot of information about setting and running too aoi.ou.edu/images/Leather%20Skiver%20Model%2010A.pdf So, which oil do you use on the feed stone? How often? In the gear box? Is it grease? Have you ever had a problem with breakdown? Thanks for your help, Lil Doodler

Looks Great Andrew! Good work! umm . . . May I ask, what is the name of the tool/device, and the manufacturer?

Howdy! I've been having good luck getting a straight, machine like fold by scoring the thin leather on the backside. I use one of the clear drafting ruler with steel edges and 1/8" grid to measure and use for straight edge. C-thru B85m http://www.amazon.com/C-Thru-Graph-Beveled-Transparent-Rulers/dp/B0027ACJEQ To score, I use an exacto blade intentionally dulled with a file. It's a lot cheaper than $1,000! One more very small thing to consider before folding/laying out the leather might be which way the grain is going. I think the leather does have a grain, and folds easier with the grain than against it Bend the leather a bit to see which way it folds easier before you start, although with thin leathers it doesn't matter as much. Good luck!

Howdy! Don't know if it's too late, but here is a little info . . . I found an operator's manual for the 67 & 167 Adler. It doesn't have timing instructions, but I wonder if the slip clutch mentioned might be part of the difficulties you were describing. this operation manual is in several different languages, so scroll down for the English part. http://www.duerkopp-adler.com/export/sites/duerkoppadler/commons/download/public/167/167.pdf Also, if there are other models close to your Adlers, they might have service manuals at the main manual page: http://www.duerkopp-adler.com/export/sites/duerkoppadler/commons/download/public/167/167.pdf Good luck to you! Doodler