What is the serger made of? I would prefer a good sturdy metal base rather than plastic.
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The shell is made of plastic. However, the feet that rest on the table are rubber pads over a steel foot connected to a steel frame. The thing is solid and heavy. I bought it for my wife who is very happy with it. She doesn't complain about the thread tension settings any more, which was the issue with her last serger. I don't know what it is, but this serger does not have issues with tension apparently. It is also fast and the loopers (again not sure what those are really) are tight. I am not allowed to use it so I can't tell you more than that. Hope this helps.
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I think it is a moulded plastic. I ordered the dryer for my daughter in the States and she says it is strong and robust - the Rolls Royce of rotary dryers she told me!
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From the outside, it definitely appears to be plastic, but is reinforced with a web beneath and might have metal (aluminum) inside it. I haven't used my instrument in rugged conditions and have been handling it with average care. There are no signs that that point might break or is deficient in design.
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The top is a metal sheet over a wire frame and the drawer is made of a rigid wire mesh with a wire frame . The actual metal I do not know. It is quite rigid though.
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It is made of plastic. Works good for a fabric type hose, which is why I bought it, but probably wouldn't hold up long for a heavy rubber hose.
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It appears to be a high-grade aluminum -- except for the handle, which is plastic, and the feet, which are hard rubber. It's a great cane -- the more I use it the more I like it.
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Metal. So far I have only ground game meat (wild pig, weighing about 180 lb.). Had to remove the "silver skin" first or the machine would jam in less than one minute. Ground meat from the neck and rump. Grinder worked fine once the silver skin was removed - a lot of work.
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Spool itself is aluminum. Surrounding supporting structure is graphite. Overall a very affordable and decent reel for the money. I am satisfied with my purchase
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I actually don't know. I thought at first it was PVC, but when I strike metal against it, it doesn't sound like plastic (and I can't remove it to inspect closer). So, yeah, it might be. But it might be nylon too. It isn't steel - perhaps on the pepper mill.
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It is not metal. I agree with the others who said it's some kind of nylon mesh.
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Made out of aluminum. Be careful, it comes apart after a couple of uses! I returned mind.
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Heavy plastic. It is very sturdy. I doubt you will find a metal mixer under $300-$400.
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No, not really. This machine is really limited and not worth purchasing. Go the extra money and get a real serger. I learned the hard way == you get what you pay for.
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Yes it is a good heavy duty serger. It is not commercial but has metal gears and will work well. Thanks Sammy sewingmachineoutlet.com
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Dear Elsa, the Juki MO-735 5 thread serger uses standard regular household needles. We recommend the brand Schmetz as most dependable and it is best to always use sizes #11/75 or #14/90. Thread to be used with sergers come on cones, usually in 3000 yard and 6000 yard putups. We have had very good luck using serger thread brands of MaxiLock and Venus. Thank you - shopjoya.com
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I haven't had mine for to long but it appears to be made from some type of light weight nylon. It is water resistant and the tie downs work well. It has a four year warranty.
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It seems to be a nylon type fabric. The tool works very well I purchased this for a family member. I already had one