Direct Drive for dotwork?

[wildboy]

I want to buy a direct drive for dotwork I guess its a good choice in general to do it? Which machine would you guys recommend? I dont have a dd yet...

[devans]

Direct Drive ? Linear or Orbital mate. Or is their just a simple Direct Drive ? .

[OwlsDen]

Direct Drive ? Linear or Orbital mate. Or is their just a simple Direct Drive ? .

He means orbital, I believe.

[skinmech]

There are various available, the Old Timer, and Wayne Taylor, don't forget Nicks or Dan Kubin to name but a few, they all work pretty similar, you will need to decide what stroke, weight and budget you prefer..

[OwlsDen]

Amoeba Designs just posted some awesome looking biomech Direct Drive Orbital Machines on Instagram.

[devans]

Old Timer. Well built. Long stroke. CHEAP :)

[directDRIVE]

Old Timer. Well built. Long stroke. CHEAP :)


I prefer the term 'moderately priced' ;)

[skinmech]

I prefer the term 'moderately priced' ;)

Hmmmmmm, I prefer, "Financial outlay does not reflect the attributes, and possible "workscope" of this Machine".........But, Cheap also works as well..End of the day it is your Machine, so is cool with me.....LOL...18973

[slicksteel]

Old Timer. Well built. Long stroke. CHEAP :)
haha! not cheap but "a steal at this price"!
cheap just sounds poorly made which these are far from!

[wildboy]

Hmmm I guess a longer stroke would be better for dotwork? And a heavier machine also sounds like a benefit for dotwork? So far the old timer sounds like the solution :-)

[wildboy]

Has anyone tried to use a needle runner or some kind of needle tensioner with a dd yet?

[nivek]

I LOVE my Dan Kubin DD

[sacredsouls]

I have an amoeba designs dd on the way and I will post a review after I get some time with it.

[SKreitlow]

This might be a little late but the HM DD has an adjustable stroke. Would give ya some options to see what works better for you. stroke wise atleast.