Members katit Posted February 11, 2019 Members Report Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) So, I got this skiver and it needs TLC. From what I can tell after watching cechaflo videos on YouTube - it's missing some pieces. A. Right belts cover, B. Spring on arm which moves roller. Not sure what the purpose of it yet. I also figured this is kind that feeds and rotates blade at the same time, no separate drive. I can adjust speed by moving belt between 3 different positions. Questions to public: Does anybody know this model of skiver? It's labeled privately or was it a big company? I assume it's clone of Fortuna, but which model? Does anybody know where to buy parts? I need small belt on right and I need that tiny belt which drives sharpener wheel. I may reuse old one, but if they are available I'd rather get a replacement. Is there manuals/service manuals available? Does this paint look original? It's flaking opening up gray/red under paint. It seems like it was painted over but long time ago, did they come with painted knobs? Any general advice on cleaning surface rust and making all knobs/handles look great? Edited February 11, 2019 by katit Quote
Members katit Posted February 12, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Well. It's either going to be assembled back or not Good stuff: I found missing spring part on aliexpress. I also found this thin belt and additional pressure feet. And new cutter. Bad stuff: I miss 3 screws on machine and belt cover. None of this is critical but I will make those bolts so it's all complete. After reading all archives I found info that if main shaft with bell knife bent - it's not going to be good. Checked and it's within 1thou. Not bad. Can't figure out how to take main pulley off. I took left-threaded bolt out but it seems that other piece pressed in. Still need to figure out how to take it off. Machine was green and some point, then it was spray painted over with gray-ish paint which preserved some of the knurled bolts. So, it's pretty much clean/sand/paint on case parts. Not so on all the misc hardware. Bolts, knurled handles, etc. I'm wondering if that a time to experiment with nickel plating I LOVE how simple those machines built and yet how many parts/labor/design went into them. No wonder they still make them. Can't come up with anything better? Edited February 12, 2019 by katit Quote
Members katit Posted February 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2019 Got couple more pieces to take apart, had to order special tools (spanner wrenches) which I didn't have. Decided to go ahead and give it new bearings/seals as well. Project becomes complete ovehaul, but I got time since I'm waiting on few parts from China anyway. Final decision made to repaint big parts and nickel plate all the visible parts(knobs, pulleys, bolts). Everything inside (bolts, springs, etc) was covered in dirt/grease and survived rust, can be left alone. Few parts like knife, belts, bearings, seal will be new. Gearbox bushings and gears look good. Quote
Members DanishMan Posted February 19, 2019 Members Report Posted February 19, 2019 Hi Katit I took a skiving machine apart last week? Which parts are you looking for? Brgds DanishMan Quote
Members DanishMan Posted February 19, 2019 Members Report Posted February 19, 2019 Regarding belt for the grinding stone, my suggestion is to use a 4 mm leather strap. I ordered a new belt in the UK, but the shop sent a belt of wrong dimension. Instead I got hold of a solid leather strap, and it works flawlessly on my other skiver Quote
Members katit Posted February 19, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2019 I already ordered 95cm belt for the stone. It should be 1mm thick, didn’t see it yet. the only parts I need is belt cover and small belt for feed roller do you have right cover? I think your machine looks slightly different Quote
Members DanishMan Posted February 19, 2019 Members Report Posted February 19, 2019 No I Don’t have a belt cover, but different bolts, screws and springs. I also have about 10 feed wheels and a lot of presser feet and some ejector plantes, if you need it. Brgds Soren Quote
Members katit Posted February 19, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2019 I might be interested. Need couple random bolts. Will post pictures later. May take feed wheels and presser feets depending on price of course. I am in USA shipping might be expensive though Also your skiver looks quite different not sure how many parts can be reused Quote
Members DanishMan Posted February 20, 2019 Members Report Posted February 20, 2019 I bought a lot last year with a lot of feed wheels, ejectors, knife shaft, grinding stones, presser feet etc. These things were not related to my ruined skiving machine. Just send me a picture, if you can't find the stuff in the US. Then I will see, what I have. Quote
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