Opinions on leather skiving machines

[Carrie88]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has heard of the machine below and whether it's a good model? I've had a few sales this year and I think investing in a skiving machine will be a game changer for me. I make a lot of bags and smallish items where bulk on the seams is problematic. I have a small hand skiver but it's not really cutting it

GOLDEN WHEEL CS747

http://www.imsmachines.com/products

Not really sure where else I would buy one from?

Appreciate any feedback. 

Carrie

[RockyAussie]

@Carrie88 The price is not listed as far as I can see but at any rate I am not a fan of having a skiving machine without an aspirator ( a suction device that helps with the waste extraction). If you are only doing firmer veg stuff it may be alright but for the softer leathers it can be a lot of trouble. Peter Jackson at WMc Jackson is the Australian agent for Fortuna machines and may have something there - http://www.wmcjackson.com.au/www/home/

PM me if you want to phone me to discuss more.

[Carrie88]

Thanks for the advice, the aspirator really makes sense and I didn't notice that one was not attached. Hand skiving is messy enough. I'm patient, I'll bide my time and hopefully pick up something second hand for a reasonable price.