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...
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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...
Direct Drive ? Linear or Orbital mate. Or is their just a simple Direct Drive ? .
He means orbital, I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by devans
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..
Amoeba Designs just posted some awesome looking biomech Direct Drive Orbital Machines on Instagram.
Old Timer. Well built. Long stroke. CHEAP :)
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Originally Posted by devans
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...Attachment 18973Quote:
Originally Posted by directDRIVE
haha! not cheap but "a steal at this price"!Quote:
Originally Posted by devans
cheap just sounds poorly made which these are far from!
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 :-)