JeannieH Report post Posted August 9, 2021 Hello! Do they sell vacuum systems for skiving machines that you can add…or should I try making one with a shop vac or something lol? My leather (soft chrome tanned…Remy)is coming back up on my stone roller. I just bought a steel one yesterday and I did try aussie’s suggestion of putting talcum powder on a piece of leather and running it through. I want a permanent fix though because this is utterly annoying lol! also, how can I get my roller and bell blade on separate motors diy? thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, JeannieH said: Hello! Do they sell vacuum systems for skiving machines that you can add…or should I try making one with a shop vac or something lol? Yes, they do make skiving tables with a vacuum system. Essentially the exhaust for the waste material which normal falls down a chute is replaced with a tube that a exhaust vacuum removes the waste material into a container or bag. I think installing a exhaust fan something like a high CFM inline hot air duct fan connected to a 4" tube would probably work just a well but a lot quieter then a vacuum cleaner or shop vac. Something like " https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Inline-Booster-Extreme-Grounded/dp/B01C82SYZ0/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Inline+Duct+Fan&qid=1628524596&sr=8-6 " kgg Edited August 9, 2021 by kgg forgot link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted August 9, 2021 Do you have the scraper on?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintJoy18 Report post Posted August 11, 2021 You could use a "dust deputy" shop vac attachment like woodworkers use. Has a separator to catch the shavings and not plug up the filter with larger debris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Or DIY a simple cyclone dust collector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WnitgYFnE0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 11:56 AM, kgg said: Yes, they do make skiving tables with a vacuum system. Essentially the exhaust for the waste material which normal falls down a chute is replaced with a tube that a exhaust vacuum removes the waste material into a container or bag. I think installing a exhaust fan something like a high CFM inline hot air duct fan connected to a 4" tube would probably work just a well but a lot quieter then a vacuum cleaner or shop vac. Something like " https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Inline-Booster-Extreme-Grounded/dp/B01C82SYZ0/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Inline+Duct+Fan&qid=1628524596&sr=8-6 " kgg Ok thank you I will check that out! On 8/9/2021 at 1:28 PM, jimi said: Do you have the scraper on?? I assume I do. I haven’t taken anything off other than the front shield that plate that covers the blade some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JeannieH said: I assume I do. I haven’t taken anything off other than the front shield that plate that covers the blade some. Maybe a good idea to look just in case?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturomex Report post Posted August 12, 2021 Those cyclone dust collectors look great but I think the immediate issue would be getting the material out of the bottom of the machine and table to the cyclone. I recall a thread on the forum here a while ago talking about fabricating an assembly to mount on the bottom of the table as part of a DIY vacuum assembly but I can't find it. I think Brian, ("RockyAussie") offered some information and weren't you also involved, Jimi? Maybe your memory is better than mine. Regards, Arturo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted August 13, 2021 13 hours ago, JeannieH said: Ok thank you I will check that out! I assume I do. I haven’t taken anything off other than the front shield that plate that covers the blade some. By on do you mean on like not turned off..or installed on the machine? Im Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted August 13, 2021 4 hours ago, JeannieH said: By on do you mean on like not turned off..or installed on the machine? Im Installed....you should be able to see it from the left side without taking anything apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted August 13, 2021 17 hours ago, Arturomex said: Those cyclone dust collectors look great but I think the immediate issue would be getting the material out of the bottom of the machine and table to the cyclone. I recall a thread on the forum here a while ago talking about fabricating an assembly to mount on the bottom of the table as part of a DIY vacuum assembly but I can't find it. I think Brian, ("RockyAussie") offered some information and weren't you also involved, Jimi? Maybe your memory is better than mine. Regards, Arturo Yep...I saw that as well but dammed if I could find it either. It looked like a good set up and I stalled on making one up. I hope someone else knows where it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted August 13, 2021 4 hours ago, jimi said: Installed....you should be able to see it from the left side without taking anything apart. Ok yes it’s in there. How do I know if it’s adjusted correctly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturomex Report post Posted August 13, 2021 Here are some links to threads that might help regarding your questions, Jeannie. There's a lot of good stuff in Brian's posts. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86653-help-a-guy-out-with-his-new-skiving-machine/page/4/ https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/76603-skiving-machine-independent-feed-mod/ https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/79422-attaching-shop-vac-to-bell-skiver/ Your post has me thinking that I'd now like to set up some kind of vacuum system on my skiver. But I'd really like to see how the units with the built in vacuum are configured "out of the box" and think about reverse engineering from there before I start getting too creative and spending money. Regards, Arturo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted August 14, 2021 21 hours ago, JeannieH said: Ok yes it’s in there. How do I know if it’s adjusted correctly? It is lightly pushed against the feed wheel with a spring, sometimes the scrap can get caught on it. Watch your hands!! On 8/12/2021 at 7:54 PM, Arturomex said: weren't you also involved, Jimi? wow, can´t remember??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeannieH Report post Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 4:41 PM, Arturomex said: Here are some links to threads that might help regarding your questions, Jeannie. There's a lot of good stuff in Brian's posts. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86653-help-a-guy-out-with-his-new-skiving-machine/page/4/ https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/76603-skiving-machine-independent-feed-mod/ https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/79422-attaching-shop-vac-to-bell-skiver/ Your post has me thinking that I'd now like to set up some kind of vacuum system on my skiver. But I'd really like to see how the units with the built in vacuum are configured "out of the box" and think about reverse engineering from there before I start getting too creative and spending money. Regards, Arturo Ok thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
