Carverdw Report post Posted November 7, 2022 Hello, I am considering buying a Skiving machine. I see many machines available including the Consew DCS-S4, FAV AV2, Fortuna, Leather Machine Co NP4, and the Techsew SK-4. They all seem very similar. Are the limits of Skiving leather thicknesses the same for all? Do any of you have advice as to why I should look at one over the others? Or why I should stay away from a particular device. Otherwise I may go with price, which I know is not always the best. I am interested in Skiving leather for making hats (3 - 5 oz.), bags, wallets, etc.. some of the veg tan may be a little thicker. Most of the leather is chrome tanned, but some is veg tanned. Thanks for any input you may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Carverdw said: Or why I should stay away from a particular device. 2 hours ago, Carverdw said: Most of the leather is chrome tanned, but some is veg tanned. My understanding is a skiving machine will do a nice job on veg tan but not on chrome tan leather. So if most of your leather chrome tan I would suggest other methods. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted November 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Carverdw said: Hello, I am considering buying a Skiving machine. I see many machines available including the Consew DCS-S4, FAV AV2, Fortuna, Leather Machine Co NP4, and the Techsew SK-4. They all seem very similar. Are the limits of Skiving leather thicknesses the same for all? Do any of you have advice as to why I should look at one over the others? Or why I should stay away from a particular device. Otherwise I may go with price, which I know is not always the best. I am interested in Skiving leather for making hats (3 - 5 oz.), bags, wallets, etc.. some of the veg tan may be a little thicker. Most of the leather is chrome tanned, but some is veg tanned. Thanks for any input you may have. I have a Fortuna , a FAV AV2 and a Cowboy 801 and they all are good but I have to add that the Cowboy one is supplied in this case with a vacuum extraction and a second motor to run the bell separately. Chrome or veg no problems. All of these machines are with a vacuum extraction and I would advise to get one that way as it helps a lot with the softer leathers to stop the split waste coming up on the feed stone and wrecking the leather you just skived. Other thing I would advise is getting a roller for the presser foot as that makes most jobs run through easier and in particular thick veg stuff. If you check out my youtube channel you will see a few videos that can help like this one - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
