CPT_D Posted August 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2015 I'm going to order the Domanoff serving machine and I'm not sure if I should go with the powered or non-powered unit. I know lots of people have these machines and I would really like to know if the power is needed or not. Also if you have the non-powered version; do you wish you got the powered one (and vice versa)? Quote I do what the voices in my wife's head tell me to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted August 13, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2015 I agree with Brian, although I did make an addition to mine. Check it out on the link below.Modification to Serving Machine Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Hornet Current Build: - OcCre Shackleton’s Endurance. Completed Ship Builds: Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour. (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (maker unknown - too long ago to remember!) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted August 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2015 I have the Domanoff Prozak and am very happy with the workmanship and the functioning. The limitation is how high can you hang it. I'm able to make 6' strands and that has worked out OK for me. I've also seen the Domanoff serving machine and it's a quality piece of equipment. I think you'll be happy with what you get. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2015 Is it only 6 foot or is that a limit set by the door height? I'm just curious if one hung it say out of a second floor window? On the other hand, I have his planetary and the only limit is the spool sizes. Canute 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 13, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Brian. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhearl Posted August 13, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 13, 2015 I have a home-built serving machine that is powered by a sewing machine motor with a foot-pedal control. No question in my mind that powered is better for me. I typically want both hands close to the point of serving. It would seem very awkward to have to turn a crank with one hand while guiding the serving thread with the other. That said, I do, from time to time, have to back up and "un-serve" a bit because I screwed up somehow and in that instance, I have to turn the thing by hand since the motor doesn't reverse. But that's only for a short distance. I can serve about 18 inches at a time and with that amount of length, it's nice to have the motor power. Of course, this doesn't mean that a hand-powered unit won't work. It's like the difference between drilling a hole with a pin vise versus a Dremel. They'll both get the job done eventually. Cheers - John Canute 1 Quote http://modelboatyard.com Recently Completed: Chesapeake Bay Buyboat - F.D. Crockett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted August 13, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 13, 2015 I've got the powered version, and totally agree with John above regarding having two hands to guide the serving thread. The Domanov machine has a reverse for "unseizing" when you inevitably screw up (or want to use it backwards if you find that easier), but I found it better to undo any stuff-ups by turning it by hand. It also has a variable speed control - most of the time I use a setting just above the slowest. The modification by Hornet for the spool holder is a good one - I WAS going to do the same to mine but still haven't got around to it . Danny hornet, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted August 15, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Another modification I made to the powered version was to replace the perspex brackets holding the spools with ones I bent up from some scrap aluminium. I found that the perspex ones flexed too much for my liking and I had difficulty getting them to hold the spool firmly enough. The aluminium ones fixed the problem. Edited August 15, 2015 by hornet cristikc and Canute 2 Quote Hornet Current Build: - OcCre Shackleton’s Endurance. Completed Ship Builds: Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour. (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (maker unknown - too long ago to remember!) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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