sainte Report post Posted July 10, 2020 Excuse me, I wanted to say: YES the piece was first drawn in CAD ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 wow nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted July 10, 2020 9 hours ago, sainte said: Excuse me, I wanted to say: YES the piece was first drawn in CAD ... Most excellent work all the way and thank you again for sharing this with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Scoutmom103 and RockyAussie: Thank you for your appreciations!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 11, 2020 Painting of the large parts and gluing of the bronze crown: The largest parts have already been painted and before reassembling the machine, I had to glue a part of the bell blade advance mechanism (to be able to sharpen ). I had never used a glue for metal parts and this one has its drawbacks during cold weather! Brds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 13, 2020 Some advances: The strategy for reassembling: I have decided to assemble first the system corresponding to the axis of the Bell Blade, secondly the system corresponding to food and thirdly the sharpening system. Brds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 15, 2020 Different items: It seems that my skyver is old enough! Perhaps it is the reason why I have not been able to find anywhere even an image of a FORTUNA type “K” machine. I've practically finished the restoration, all I have to do is install the motors and test it. On the other hand I am intrigued to know what is the reason why people look for a lot of information about the restoration of leather skyvers? But on the other hand, I also think that it is just that, visits ... but possibly from people who cannot find what they are looking for. I do not know. Because there are no more questions, beyond those that have been asked by the people who have intervened, with whom I am very grateful. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) Continuing with the rearming of the bell blade shaft. The rearming sequence, as I have already mentioned above is: First rearm the bell blade shaft system. Second rearm the system corresponding to the feed shaft and thirdly rearm the sharpening system and other accessories. Brds Edited July 16, 2020 by sainte Change order of images Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted July 16, 2020 Thank you for all of the pictures. The project is looking very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 17, 2020 Feed shaft. Brds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted July 18, 2020 That seems to be going along great sainte, Nice work, i see now it is a top and bottom feed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Jimi: Correct congratulations! You have been the most perceptive person !!!. It is the peculiarity / rarity that this machine has, tomorrow possibly I can upload some images with both feeding systems in motion (by hand but in motion). Brds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted July 18, 2020 They still sell the top and bottom feed machines today, i think consew has one and the chinese copy´s also. I think they were mainly for heavy duty work, thick leathers and rubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 18, 2020 Jimi: Thanks for the input. My machine is similar, but not the same. I guess it is an older model than the one shown in the video. My machine is Fortuna type K (that is what is read on your board). Brds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Some parts with before and after. Brds. Note: I already turned the feed wheel! Edited July 21, 2020 by sainte I had not written the explanatory note. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 24, 2020 I don't want to bore you with details. But I have advanced with the project, at the moment I am a bit complicated to adapt / manufacture a pedal to the frequency inverter. I attach an image. Brds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted July 25, 2020 Table looks nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 10:08 PM, Scoutmom103 said: Table looks nice. Hello Scoutmom103. Yes and it is also very heavy! Practically I alone cannot raise the machine / motors and table assembly :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted July 27, 2020 Thats looking great sainte, it looks earthquake proof! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted August 3, 2020 I am working on the manufacture of a pedal to be able to use it in conjunction with a frequency inverter. On the power axis I would like to be able to go from zero to approximately 1000 rpm with my hands free. I first looked for a pedal from a sewing machine, then a volume pedal from a guitar. But none adapted. Then I consulted a friend who knows a lot about electronics and designed something cool with LED lights and an LDR (light dependent resistor) and it seems to work very well. The construction of the pedal (hard part) has taken me a long time. I hope I can show some images of the set working! Brds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks @sainte that looks interesting and I do look forward to seeing it all come together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sainte Report post Posted August 4, 2020 Actually I am very grateful with this forum. I could not have advanced with my project without your collaboration! I want to thank, in person, RockyAussie to all the members of the forum! Brds PS: I hope to show more progress soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logans Leather Report post Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) Talk to Ron Kay at RSK Sales (formerly Melanie Machine Co) they specialize in skivers of all brands and ages and would most likely be able to help you 818-468-0579 i have always found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Edited September 4, 2020 by Northmount corrected auto corrections! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
