Cobra vs Fortuna vs Techsew Skiving machine

[Malchut]

Hello, I would love to hear your opinions on which skiver you would choose if given a choice? It will be used for leather used for book binding. I don't see many, if any reviews on the Techsew. Please advise. Thank you so much

[Ferg]

You posted this same question several days ago.

I have a COWBOY skiver that is a clone of the Fortuna as is the Cobra and Techsew skiver. Cannot vouch for the Cobra or Techsew since I haven't used one. The Fortuna is top of the HILL in skiving machines of this type.

Also top of the HILL in cost. My COWBOY is bottom and top feed with a Digital Servo driving it. I have some additional attachments for it also. I bought it new several years ago. Don't use it much since I prefer hand skiving. 

I would consider selling the unit for $1400. There isn't even a scratch on it, I take very good care of my machinery. That doesn't include crating or shipping to anywhere within the USA.

Edited December 29, 2017 by Ferg