LomaeArts Report post Posted March 20, 2020 I have acquired two differenct model of ESTO leather and plastic trimmers. I haven't found any information on the web on ESTO products. Thje trimmers need new Cutter (top) blades., while the scorer (bottom) is OK. Having cleaned out many years of grime and dirt, one cuts 6mm heal material real well, the other is way to worn. Does anyone know any about ESTO gear and are spare parts available? I will up load some photos shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 20, 2020 maybe you should post some pictures... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) the Basic Trimmer Trimmer and Skiver Edited March 20, 2020 by LomaeArts added more space between the models Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted March 20, 2020 Once cleaned and oiled the basic trimmer 6mm hard heal material quite wheel. I don't have any soft rubbery sole material to try out. The cutter should be 1 to 1.5mm bigger. The good news is the shop I acquired has two others that work reasonably well, so if I can't buy repacement blades, I will get 4 made up. All the drive wheels ( lower cogs) are in good condition. I can produce Cad files to send to a CNC lathe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert51 Report post Posted March 20, 2020 Wow, nice find. I know nothing about them, but been looking for years around here and never seen anything like that. Bert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Landis still sell these, but they don't post the cutter details. Landis cutter blades. I wonder if a Landis 5in1 owner could make some measurements and take some photos. My unit screws of using 1/2-20 UNF left hand thread. Edited March 21, 2020 by LomaeArts added cutter phot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan RUNDELL Report post Posted July 31, 2021 Esto machines were made in a suburb of Sydney by a Migrant from Estonia, he migrated to Australia just after the Second World War......so being from Estonia....hence the name of his machines ESTO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Alan RUNDELL said: Esto machines were made in a suburb of Sydney by a Migrant from Estonia, he migrated to Australia just after the Second World War......so being from Estonia....hence the name of his machines ESTO. AH HA I never knew that. I still have several of the Esto machines myself including the master finishing machines that I use every day nearly. I think the trimmer in the above picture is called a rough rounder from memory. I have one of those as well and thankfully in a bit better condition. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted July 31, 2021 I forgot to mention ...If you chase down a shoe repair supplier down there called J.A.Brooks there could be someone there could help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted August 7, 2021 Brookies was no help, so I ended up getting some made. They work a real treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan RUNDELL Report post Posted August 7, 2021 Crikey!!, any chance of finding out where you had these made???? as luck would have it I just managed to buy an ESTO rough rounder ($350.00) 4 days ago.....a spare blade would e good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogueshoemaking Report post Posted February 20, 2022 On 8/7/2021 at 4:48 PM, LomaeArts said: Brookies was no help, so I ended up getting some made. They work a real treat. Hello LomaeArts. would you be interested in selling me a spare cutting disc. I have a Pedersen skiver and rough edger. ive been looking for a blade for that a long time, and when I searched on Google, your post came up. and I can’t seem to load a picture of it, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted February 24, 2022 On 8/7/2021 at 10:39 PM, Alan RUNDELL said: Crikey!!, any chance of finding out where you had these made???? as luck would have it I just managed to buy an ESTO rough rounder ($350.00) 4 days ago.....a spare blade would e good. Allan, I used shop Aliexpress in China. M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LomaeArts Report post Posted February 24, 2022 I realised I hadn't wrapped this up with a final post. I had two cutter styles made course for thick leather and soles and fine for sole overlay. Initially the majority of our work was sole overlays so I installed the fine cutter. I haven't needed to try the course cutter yet, as the fine cutter goes so well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan RUNDELL Report post Posted March 20, 2022 Thank you, haven't been on here for a while, so a bit late with the reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlairLad Report post Posted May 25, 2022 Hey guys, Just wondering how much an esto trimmer and skiver is worth. I've got one that looks very much like the one in previous posts but I have no use for it. Just wondering what sort of price I should expect for it? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wozzer Report post Posted August 7, 2023 On 3/21/2020 at 8:09 AM, LomaeArts said: the Basic Trimmer Trimmer and Skiver Can anyone tell me how much the second machine weighs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tastech Report post Posted August 15, 2023 Second machine weighs about 15KGS The second machine as it is would be worth no more than $300 . But that depends on how sloppy the gears are . Going by the looks of it i would say there is about $1000 in restoration to get it looking better than new and cutting smooth with a new blade . I have always hated the esto green colour there is just something about it that haunts me The esto machines are based on the landis machines and the blades are interchangeable http://landisaustralia.com.au/aus-en/parts-accessories/knifes-plastic-leather-cutter.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites