Quote Originally Posted by gangstajay View Post
I owned 2 of the MC-13 I don't ever remembering it having any give..the plastic crank arm is not a give system. he makes a great machine the proper stroke and proper motor with the proper torque is what seemed to make the kubin a really good machine for everything. have not had a chance to use one of the new MC-14 I would bet to say the reason he changed from plastic crank arm to metal is for the wear factor, I could be wrong. I am sure he will respond sooner or later.
Next time you get a mc13... crab the nipple head.. it will move up and down inside the armature bar as if it is encased in rubber... its not give because it allows the armature to strike harder and whip a little bit.. adding a little stab to the hit...