Yes that is eddie machine..he is across the bridge from me...I invited him to the forum..hopefully he comes. As far as a knock off i say fuck it!!! If you have a better idea i say build a machine and bring it to the table..there are only so many ways to make ann arm bar move up and down. As far as the needle tentioner goes I am not a big fan but hey it cuts out rubber bands but its also more xtra shit on a machine.