Members katit Posted March 3, 2019 Members Report Posted March 3, 2019 Yes, they all look the same. Only question is quality. Look at this Taking machine pictures. Picture #4 you can clearly see bearing carrier mount crooked(on left side). You can see it on picture! Quote
Members YSRASupply Posted March 4, 2019 Members Report Posted March 4, 2019 7 hours ago, katit said: Yes, they all look the same. Only question is quality. Look at this Taking machine pictures. Picture #4 you can clearly see bearing carrier mount crooked(on left side). You can see it on picture! Good point! Better pay the extra $$ and get one from a reputable dealer in the US. Right now I'm between a few different machines... all look similar but the cowboy in particular looks like it has a safety cover over the knife for protection... might be a good thing to have on such a sharp knife! Cowboy - http://www.solar-leather.com/cb801-bottom-feed-bell-knife-skiver Cobra - https://www.springfieldleather.com/Bell-Knife-Skiver Consew - https://goldstartool.com/consew-dcs-s4-skiving-machine-w-table-and-servo-motor.html Anyone used a Cowboy before and can comment on whether or not the safety cover makes a difference? Quote
Members SolarLeatherMachines Posted March 11, 2019 Members Report Posted March 11, 2019 Just an FYI on the CB-801: These machines are WICKEDLY sharp when we ship them. I find the safety cover doesn't get in my way, but I'm also glad it's there; I've cut myself badly just touching blade during sharpening! Quote Alexander
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