how much do the machines weight? looking for lighter machines for easier/better work performances. one of my fellow artists has the same kit with the same exact machines but she doesn't remember where she ordered it from.
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These were good machines to practice taking apart and putting back together and getting to know a machine inside and out. And that ink, don't even get me started on how bad they are. For an apprentice this okay at best. Since I bought mine I have improved and you really do get what you pay for. I ended up getting much better machines from Monster Steel and you get to pick your machines. The weight is okay but you really have to mess with them to get them to behave like a liner or shader and after a while the connection on mine was just up to the task of staying consistent. Like I said, for practice not on skin it is good.
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You have fun putting it together if you enjoy putting models together. Of course it's not in English. But pics easy to follow!If you like to paint? Than that's another story lol! But I met few people who each do their own thing! Good model little smaller than other 1/100 scales. Still, I enjoy it and still up displaying!
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We faced the same question... found that is was much easier and faster to purchase a new machine. We found one site that supposedly sold parts but there was no one to contact and every time we put in an order... it failed to complete.Go with a new machine.. :)
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Wish someone would answer you. I am interested as well. Maybe not that fast though. I weigh about 100lbs and am hoping due to my size (being a shrimp) that I can get away with a machine that isn't monster-sized. This one seems ideal. I run about 6-7mph...Please let me know if you've found anything out!Thanks,Julie
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I get a good workout on it. I am very out if shape after having a baby but I only use it with one or 2 (at most) of the resistance bands. If I put all 4 on I cant do my workout bc I can't do more than 5 reps... I would recommend this machine. For $150 bucks, I think it's a great workout. Really sculpts and tones and builds strength. My husband uses it too and he is very fit and strong and he seems to get a decent workout on it. I would buy it again.
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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Im thinking of getting the DP-32 Musicians Friend has. I love these machines.
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So far, so good with my DC2014. I just finished my first quilt on it and I love it so far! No problems like my older Singer, and White machines did...
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I created this page to specifically help with sewing machine feet. I will (when I get my light tent set up again) update this page in the future to include some more feet (I've already covered the more common uncommon presser feet, but I have recently obtained some antique feet to my collection. http://pointysticks.net/sewing-machine-feet/
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Hi, N. Brown! I actually ordered mine from JC Penney, since I got a good price on it by way of an advertising error on their part... Either way, I only got it last night, and didn't find it too difficult to assemble just going by the sheet instructions. It IS quite heavy weight in construction, which I definitely count as a plus. The one thing that I can see that, so far, hasn't been mentioned in the reviews is, if you're on the heavier side (I'm 210 lbs at 5'5" tall, and wide through the hips) it doesn't SEEM particularly roomy when you're on the machine. I DID have a great time exercising on it last night after assembling it, though! If you love elliptical machines, as I do (they were my only motivation for going to the gym, and every time I went, I had to wait at least 20 minutes to get on one, so I cancelled my membership... Now I've got my own, dagnabbit! ;) ), you should really like this machine. I don't know if they're as squeaky over time as the other reviews state, but I'd assume that they are. Also, I live in a single bedroom apartment, and don't have a lot of room left over to leave this standing up. The main problem? I'd planned on sliding it under my futon when I'm not using it, but everything but the handles will fit - the handles just sit too high up to fit underneath it. It IS a heavy piece, as I said before, so a bit unwieldy, but the wheels on both the bottom of the rear frame, and the foot pedal pieces, help for maneuvering it. If you're not big on exercise, as I am not unless it's fun for me, but love cross trainer and elliptical machines, then I'd suggest you get this, if it's not more than you want to spend. It does take a little initial exercise to figure out your rhythm, but once you get going, it's GREAT! I woke up this morning eager to get back on it and go, and I haven't felt that way about exercise in YEARS, if ever!
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Oh just wonderful! I have a 245 lb. elliptical arriving before 12/17/09 by CEVA.....I am not looking forward to this if they just drop pkg. at curb....I'm 125 lbs. and highly doubt I'll be able to move the thing! I'm so glad I googled CEVA which led me to this page....I will be better informed when speaking with company to arrange delivery.....
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I picked up an ep121 at fry's in concord last week, I have a CINTIQ 21UX, and I'm employed as a character artist. The cintiq pen and intuos pens won't work on it as people have already said. The pressure sensitivity is not working in photoshop, i think there's a driver fix for this but i haven't bothered with it. Photoshop works best with a keyboard/keypad anyways. Alias sketchbook pro will be your friend. The brushes work great and the program is stroke based. 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, it depends on the artist. It's fine for me, I don't know that my arm has 256 levels of pressure. The line quality is good and it's responsive while drawing. Awesome device for drawing on the go, or sitting on the couch. Any serious work you'll probably want to use a standard computer, but no reason you shouldn't be able to do great things on the ep121. Battery life i get around 3-4.5 hours depending on use. I hope they start shipping these things out to you all soon, I'm loving mine! ps. This thing also runs zbrush pretty well. although it's pointless to try to use zbrush with a resolution os 1200x800, the menu's are too filling. But, it CAN handle a million polygons without much problem. I didn't try maya on it yet. If anyone's interested i can give it a shot.
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I use the machine and I'm 6'5, 250 lbs. When doing some exercises I need to lift my feet in the air because There is no where on the glideboard to put them when I'm laying down. But that makes it a better workout because I'm using my abdominals. As far as weight is concerned, I do some explosive excercises on the machine and it doesn't move or slide on the floor and the machine is pretty sturdy. I use the weight bar to add extra weight making the machine carry the maximum load of 350 lbs. The machine is solid. I definitley recommend it. I use it in combination with free weights. I love it. I use the machine and I'm 6'5, 250 lbs. When doing some exercises I need to lift my feet in the air because There is no where on the glideboard to put them when I'm laying down. But that makes it a better workout because I'm using my abdominals. As far as weight is concerned, I do some explosive excercises on the machine and it doesn't move or slide on the floor and the machine is pretty sturdy. I use the weight bar to add extra weight making the machine carry the maximum load of 350 lbs. The machine is solid. I definitley recommend it. I use it in combination with free weights.... » Read More I use the machine and I'm 6'5, 250 lbs. When doing some exercises I need to lift my feet in the air because There is no where on the glideboard to put them when I'm laying down. But that makes it a better workout because I'm using my abdominals. As far as weight is concerned, I do some explosive excercises on the machine and it doesn't move or slide on the floor and the machine is pretty sturdy. I use the weight bar to add extra weight making the machine carry the maximum load of 350 lbs. The machine is solid. I definitley recommend it. I use it in combination with free weights. I love it. « Show Less
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You are right, the shipping weight must be wrong....I would say the unit weighs about 35lbs....good catch. Great machine, luv it !
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I have no idea, sorry.I can say that this is their most simple machine and is less likely to break than the more expensive machines, enjoy
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I chose this particular model because a person is able to do more exercises on this machine. Also the resistance can be maxed out at 410lbs. Another plus is the lat pull down attachment. If you use your mind you can actually get pretty creative with the equipment available and do exercises that aren't listed
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I had nothing but trouble with my machine. Talked to a Singer repairman. To quote "you bought the singer because your mom had a singer and you knew it was a good, reliable brand, right?" I answered yes. He said "singer use to be a good machine. the company sold to some business in China. They are making pieces of junk and selling them to people who think singer is a great machine based on the past. Once everyone catches on to the fact that they are no longer good machines they will dump them." Sorry I bought the machine. Sorry you bought the machine. I purchased a viking and am very happy.