June 4th, 2009, 12:03 PM
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Re: When to buy a multi head machine?
As the expression goes ... You just asked the million dollar question.
Rather than thinking of the work as a whole, think of it as an individual job. What I mean by that is, what quantities are you doing? Are you doing 6 or more copies of the same design, or is it a bunch one 1's and 2's?
Reason being is, a 4 head does 4 of the same design (obviously) do you always have at least 4? If not, then you are not maximizing your machines potential. If you are doing a lot of the 1 here 2 there with the occasional 5 or 6+ thrown in, perhaps purchasing another single or even two singles could be more beneficial.
Also, if you are worried about money, its a good way to add a little at a time. Rather than spend all your money at once, you can add one or two heads for now, then one or two more later. I don't know what kind of machines you use, but the last machine that I bought was a tajima, and 4 singles were about the same price as a 4 head.
Just something for you to think about.
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