Hey ya'll - just bought halo, and amen

[Carlsworth]

Hi everyone,

I received my Spektra Halo today, and the Stigma Amen is in the post

I was wondering if anyone had any tips/tricks info on these machines that would get the best out of them

Haven't had chance to use the halo yet, and believe it has the 3.2 mm stroke-

The Amen is coming with the 10watt motor
and comes with 3mm and 3.8mm strokers

Anything would be greatly appreciated :)
Have a dragonfly 2.6mm stroke for b/g - but pretty comfortable with that :)

[Carlsworth]

oooooo-kaaaaaay then
No one has got one of these machines that could impart some knowledge?

[Pinhas]

i have both the amen a use for everything ate 6.5
the halo 8v for everything

[Carlsworth]

okay, thanks pinas :)

[Seanaskew19]

I have a Halo and mainly use it for solid colour, I use the 3.8 cam at around 8v and it works a dream. It can have a bit of vibration to it but nothing a fat steel grip won't solve, I also run it with no give.

[Carlsworth]

the ball is rolling :)

Cheers seanaskew,
Any info is gratefully received :)

[Seanaskew19]

Forgot to mention that if your Halo is a new one I believe they have a lot less vibration to them, or I could have just dreamt that. I have used mine with the 2.2mm (?) cam for black and grey and it's pretty good for that too, but I have 2 HM machines set up specifically for that so the halo is only really used for solid work.

[Carlsworth]

Why would that be Sean?
Sounds like there would be something out of balance to cause such vibrations

[Seanaskew19]

Don't get me wrong the vibration on mine is not a big deal, I think they improved the slide which made it a lot better. I'm not 100% on this but I'm sure I read it somewhere on here. Regardless of which model you have it's a top machine.

[Heath]

The 3.2 is amazing at everything other than power lining. You can run single pass 14RS lines with a halo easily using the 4.0 cams. The 3.2 is fast enough for bng, and punchy enough for solid color. I have 4 or 5 halos and they're awesome machines. Tighten down the vice as hard as you can. I've had them for years and won't sell them. 8.5-9.5 will do it all (using a Critical) Give is there if you need it but only on thinner older skin or bones do I ever use it.

[Carlsworth]

Cheers guys-
big thanks :)