Skiver Vacuum.

[toxo]

I've had my 801` skiver for a while now and never given it enough work to worry about the vacuum system. Having said that it has been nagging at me in the recesses of my mind and I'm now thinking I might get off my arse and feed it enough work to warrant sorting it out. Trouble is I know nothing about it or vacuum systems in general and I'm hoping some of you guys can help me out.

It's compressor driven and I have no idea how much compressor it needs to work. I have a 50litre one in my little garden shed but it's too noisy. (I have old guys either side of me). So I'm looking for the smallest silent compressor that will do the job and double as an airbrush compressor as well.

Tomorrow I think I have a long enough hose to at least make sure it works. I know I could rig up an ordinary vacuum but it would irk me if I didn't at least try to get it working. Any thoughts peeps?

[DieselTech]

Is the compressor side even needed. I guess I don't understand how that system works. Aren't you still going to need a vacuum? 

To me that looks like some type of air operated gate valve. 

I am interested in what you find out, because I will be buying a 801 type bell skiver next year, along with a 14" leather splitter. 

[andymanak]

Hi @toxo, a quick search came up with Templex vacuum generators operating at 80psi.  These vacuums are inefficient and mainly used in facilities that already run air lines. They draw from the compressed air at a large rate vs how much vacuum is drawn.  You might get away with a small compressor for short bursts of operation.  The drone of the compressor and hiss of the vac generator might cause you to want ear protection anyways.