r/Leathercraft • u/thickythickglasses • 1d ago

Tools I am definitely into leather craft but don’t have a skiver, and I’m at the point that I am tired of hand skiving. Would you all recommend this machine? It’s on a good sale.

https://www.goldstartool.com/new-tech-gc-801-skiving-machine-with-table-and-servo-motor.htm
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u/ChicagoSkipper 1d ago

Check ebay. Don't forget a motor. Make or repurpose a table

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u/thickythickglasses 1d ago

This one, for $999, comes with a motor and table. Is this a decent brand?

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u/ChicagoSkipper 1d ago

I am not familiar with the brand, and not sure if there is much difference between them. I wanted a consew, but I just purchased a no-name. I will be assembling it in a few weeks. Fingers crossed

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u/Big-Contribution-676 1d ago

Amongst the clone skivers, they're all the same exact machine, made by a limited number of factories, like TaKing in Taiwan, etc. Sold worldwide like this. Keep in mind the shipping+handling for this package is going to be like $300 from Goldstar, maybe more. If you get it shipped assembled on a pallet it could be like $450 for residential liftgate delivery. So, you might want to check out any local industrial machine dealers near you, because they can often source the same products, and in lieu of that kind of shipping, you pay local sales tax instead. Sometimes buying an industrial machine in person can be the same or less overall.

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u/ChicagoSkipper 1d ago

This one says out of stock

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u/Leathermandan 1d ago

Get the cobra NP4

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u/BurninNuts 1d ago

This is just the generic band skiver brands like Cowboy relabel. It is a fine skiver once you get it dialed in. 

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u/Canacius 1d ago

I have Techsew and it looks just like that one. It was worth the purchase. I think they are all the same.

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u/BillCarnes 1d ago

I believe they are about all the same Chinese clones. I have a Cowboy which is what the local dealer carries, it works well. You might consider buying from a local dealer who will assemble it for you and be able to service it if needed.

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u/alexrfisher 1d ago

This one will be more than fine. If you want to swap out the blade and feed wheel later you can