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    I agree there are vibration issues, I use ttech mostly with the ss grip, I feel none of the vibrations. and it depends on the machine. my vivace has absolutely no vibration what so ever! its a double edged sword for sure, but I do believe there can be a balance in weight and little vibration. it just has to be factored in with the build

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    ac30 that's much better, lol. doesn't seem like 1.5 oz would make a huge difference but it does

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    I can see the pros and cons of both light and heavier machines. I too have also found ally machines to give off more vibration but hey, each to there own and you to appeal to the masses.

    Paul, I will get one built up and on its way to Glasgow over the next few days. PM your details. I'll

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    Cool ac30, I will pm you...

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    I wonder if there is a way to build the cam more ergonomically, as to find a way with shape or weight and see if maybe the cam could eat some vibration, or gravity spheres like on the dani fowler builds? I wonder if you can change just small little aspects without having to increase the overall weight by too much and still limit vibration?

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    Quote Originally Posted by skinmech View Post
    Cool ac30, I will pm you...
    Cool skinmech gives good honest reviews, thats if he does a review on it :-)


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    I preffer a slightly heavier machine tbf, more so for a lining!


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    Quote Originally Posted by ac30 View Post
    I was thinking about an alloy version but iv never alloy welded. It's a defenate consideration for the future.
    Bringing down the weight, in my opinion is of the utmost importance when trying to sell a new rotary. weight, noise, performance are what rotary users are looking for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ac30 View Post
    Ok, correction needed! Iv just got all the bits together and it's actually 170g give or take so more like 5.5oz. I thought I quoted it a bit heavy lol the motor is 55g with the frame 70g. I don't think an alloy frame would make a huge amount of difference.
    disregard my above comment, as i just saw this..lol

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    Let's not forget anatomy, the actual hands of the artist in particular, some tattooers have hands like shovels with fingers like bananas, that sort of man will prefer a heavier machine. This is the heaviest machine in my collection.............P1000354.jpg P1000355.jpg P1000353.jpg

    It's a double-sided Dringenberg/Garver machine.......Very heavy, very rare.

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