Global brand of skiving machines

[kubacik]

Hello leathercrafters!

I am considering investing in skiver from Global, with name "sk 111".

It is almost impossible for me to find any detailed information or someones review.

Based on this video and leaflet, do you think it is machine worth buying? It is cheap, something over 1000 Euros, but I can't afford to invest much, since I already bought sewing machine. I need to skive soft chrome tanned leathers for bags, 1-2mm thick.

Thank you very much for any opinion.

Leaflet from Global:

http://www.globalsew.com/data/upload/files/sk100leaf.pdf

 

Video of the machine:

 

[kubacik]

If that would help evaluation, this is manual for the machine:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B96GyWHHJjtzU0NQaFdPc2h1M1U/edit?pli=1

[Darren Brosowski]

It is a standard Chinese 801 style skiver.

They are expensive new and much more expensive if you want a genuine German machine.

[Trox]

Global was the first Chinese clone by brand in Europe. It's a good Chinese brand who have been used by big European sewing machine manufacturers for part making and so on. Sold by Imca BV in Netherlands, their sewing machines are as good as any other big Chinese brands or maby better. I do not know anybody that owns their skiving machine, but I reckon it is of the same quality as the sewing machines. 1000 euro has to be a new price ? I do not know where you are based, If it's Europe you can check Sieck.de for similar machines. I think their own brand "Sieck" is manufactured by Hightex (Cowboy). Similar one motor bottom feed runs at 950 Euro, with constant speed bell knife and servo on feed roller (much easier machine to learn and use) twice that much. A bottom feed machine like the Global SK 111 will work fine for your task, but will need some training to master.  Good luck, Tor