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 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 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. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 13, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Brian. Quote 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 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 Canute, mtaylor and hornet 3 Quote 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 Canute and cristikc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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