Dave84 Report post Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) Hey Everyone, I found a guy selling a Lewsiton Shoe Machinery CO Leather skiving machine from 1977. Info on tag reads: Ch [6] HP [1/4] Date [1977] Ser. NO [660102] I can't find much info, but before I purchase at $855, can anyone give me insight into the company and machine? Is it worth it? I'm skiving down 5/6 Oz Horween for handstitched bags. -Dave Edited September 11, 2022 by Northmount changed skiing to skiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dave84 said: Lewsiton Shoe Machinery CO Leather skiing machine Do you mean sewing machine? You need info off the machine's tags rather than the motor. Motors are too generic to provide info about the machines they are attached to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave84 Report post Posted September 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Northmount said: Do you mean sewing machine? You need info off the machine's tags rather than the motor. Motors are too generic to provide info about the machines they are attached to. No it is a skiver. That's the motor tag? Gotcha, will update in when I speak to the guy tomorrow hopefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbrownn Report post Posted September 11, 2022 That's pretty close to the price of almost new, hardly used skiving machines that come up for sale on this site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave84 Report post Posted September 11, 2022 4 hours ago, sbrownn said: That's pretty close to the price of almost new, hardly used skiving machines that come up for sale on this site. Dude got back to me and said it is older and best offer would be accepted. That's always risky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbrownn Report post Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Dave84 said: Dude got back to me and said it is older and best offer would be accepted. That's always risky Did you ask if it works? If it works you might get it pretty cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BocephusLeather Report post Posted July 24, 2023 So funny story. I just bought this exact same machine 2 days ago from a guy in Sterling, VA. Same exact machine. It works great but needs some fine tuning adjustments. The front motor looks original but the rear motor is a new consew motor. I would love any info as well if anyone has any. I didn’t pay $855 though. The guy I bought it from bought it last year I believe but hardly used it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
