Support removal

For peeling the raft, look at interface layers.  I think it is 0 by default, but it is a layer of thin threads between the raft and the part, that is supposed to make the raft easier to remove.  If you set it to 2, it will make something like a fine mesh between the raft and the model.

For support, I always set the flow to something like .7 to make it more thin and fragile.  You can also set the temperature a few degrees lower as well.  Also never activate crosshatch.  The accordion pattern makes it easier to peel away, and cross hatch defeats that.

You can set the extrusion width of support in the advanced settings.  I think that's better, since that is what you are trying to accomplish indirectly in Skeinforge by reducing the flow rate.  Slic3r's support however, is not better.  I often end up with columns of support that are little more than specks or dashes at their base.  If they manage to remain stuck to the bed, they are far too wobbly to print on.

For small objects that need support, I often couldn't use Skeinforge, because SF made too many solid layers.  Slic3r did a cleaner print of the model, but the support was unusable.   I've been playing with Kisslicer and getting very good results.  The support material is great, there is a 3D representation of the gcode.  It's missing a few parameters that I like from Slic3r but it is actually much faster the Slic3r.

Print last night using the interface layers looked positive but wouldn't peel off either, I think I can play with some of those settings and get something to work, step in the right direction. 

Ian you mention that you set the flow down to .7 for support, my question is on my solid model how does SF know the difference between my part and my support to know when to change the flow?  Is it something I have to change in my STL setting, or something I have to do differently in my modeling, using a different solid body for support than I do for the part?

That's what I was thinking, so which tab in SF deals with support so I can read up on it, maybe it can save me time in my modeling and actually work better in the end for me.  Some of my trials come out pretty rough after cutting away my supports and some light sanding even.