Best Skiving Machine For Soft Temper Leathers (And Firm Too)

[Art]

I've seen the real Randall ones (USA) they are top and bottom feed and have a clutch, they are green like every other Randall but were missing a safety cover here and there. The ones I have seen at Campbell Randall are Black and White but sure look like the old Randall 81. I am suspecting that a shoe factory closed or went to newer production lines and that they bought up the surplus and refurbed them. Call Dan Naegle and ask him.

Art

[25b]

Yeah, I've talked to Dan. I'd like to hear from others that have used this machine. Thanks.

[axmay]

Does anyone have any experience with or heard anything about the Nippy NPS7 mini-skiver?

[MG513]

On 1/22/2020 at 2:16 AM, axmay said:

Does anyone have any experience with or heard anything about the Nippy NPS7 mini-skiver?

I personally haven’t from anyone in the states. I’ve asked about the machine and the response so far has been that they aren’t entering our market just yet. Nippy had a great reputation for skivers though. I’d imagine if you’re going mini you have a very specific type of work you do and don’t plan on branching out, as that machine has more limitation than the traditional size of I’m not mistaken

[Trox]

On 1/15/2021 at 2:09 PM, MG513 said:

I personally haven’t from anyone in the states. I’ve asked about the machine and the response so far has been that they aren’t entering our market just yet. Nippy had a great reputation for skivers though. I’d imagine if you’re going mini you have a very specific type of work you do and don’t plan on branching out, as that machine has more limitation than the traditional size of I’m not mistaken

When it's a choice of the Japanese, that speaks for itself. They know the Asian market and are particular about getting good quality. It would probably crush it's Chinese competition anyway, although it's pretty likely made in China now like everything else. If it's made in Japan still, it would compete with the Italian and German machines. Not in techniques but quality of course.

[DavidHope]

Although, this is almost 6 years old thread. Can anyone update me with the best machines now a days? Any Suggested link will do, i will then short it out. 

[MG513]

2 hours ago, DavidHope said:

Although, this is almost 6 years old thread. Can anyone update me with the best machines now a days? Any Suggested link will do, i will then short it out. 

I don’t know what you’re skiving but there are 2 skiving machines widely available, 1 Is for thicker veg tan leathers, 8oz and above, and the other is for both chrome and veg 8oz an under. Fav, Fortuna and Nippy are still the Trail Blazers, everything else is a copy. I use mine for footwear and got one with a dual motor to have better control. Buy one from a company that will help you when you have questions because you will have them! However if you do any work that requires thinning the time saved is exponential, especially once u get the technique down.

[Sukiquisa]

I just purchased a Nippy Skiving Machine, an NP-S1 from Nippy, Japan. It took a couple of emails to answer all of my questions and clarify the specifics but they were completely great to deal with. The machine with DHL shipping was approximately $2200. It is the head only so needed to purchase separately a table, servo motor (~$125), and v-belt (~$10). It’s a beautifully made and precise machine. I’d be happy to send any info and specs.

[jimi]

On 6/25/2021 at 12:29 AM, DavidHope said:

Although, this is almost 6 years old thread. Can anyone update me with the best machines now a days? Any Suggested link will do, i will then short it out. 

I would say get a good second hand Fortuna with a clutch and if you have a large workshop then one with a vacuum incorporated.

[Millershark]

On 6/25/2021 at 4:29 AM, DavidHope said:

Although, this is almost 6 years old thread. Can anyone update me with the best machines now a days? Any Suggested link will do, i will then short it out. 

As the thread is more than 6 years old and lots of thing by this time has changed. So you need a updated article that includes the latest feature. You can gone through this article. I think it will meet your need.