Gamma X-ST Review and Pictures

[156MPHserve]

sam, where did you get it shipped to? I'm from Toronto as well and I'm looking for a place to ship purchases from the US to.

[samyang]

Originally Posted by 156MPHserve

sam, where did you get it shipped to? I'm from Toronto as well and I'm looking for a place to ship purchases from the US to.

I had it shipped to CBIUSA, www(dot)cbiusa(dot)com. the location is just two blocks away from rainbow bridge, very convenient. The handling fee is totally around $11. Normally they charge only $5 per parcel. however, X-ST is over 50lbs, there is an additional $5, which is not too bad.

[David123]

Originally Posted by samyang

I had it shipped to CBIUSA, www(dot)cbiusa(dot)com. the location is just two blocks away from rainbow bridge, very convenient. The handling fee is totally around $11. Normally they charge only $5 per parcel. however, X-ST is over 50lbs, there is an additional $5, which is not too bad.

I am faced with the exact same dilemma. I am probably going to get the Revo, and free shipping to the US. I was thinking of shipping it to CBIUSA and then picking it up. But what about the tax exempt. Did you announce it? or did you not?

[vkamphonephong]

I don't mean to bring back and old post, but thanks samyang for this review and your account of the experience you had with this machine. I was stuck between a choosing this machine and the Alpha Revo 4000. This review influenced me enough to put in my order for one

How do you like it so far? Everything still good?

VK

[samyang]

Originally Posted by vkamphonephong

I don't mean to bring back and old post, but thanks samyang for this review and your account of the experience you had with this machine. I was stuck between a choosing this machine and the Alpha Revo 4000. This review influenced me enough to put in my order for one

How do you like it so far? Everything still good?

VK

So far everything's great! The machine is a tank, no problem at all. I don't remember how many string jobs I did on it, ~40 something? I only adjusted the clamps and clamp base several times.

I also got the turn table handles, which make the machine looks even better.

[diredesire]

The handles are cool, I actually find the turn table on my 5800 ELS TOO smooth. I was working regularly on ESII+ machines, and the turntables were just right, I could weave without the turn table rotating on me like crazy. It's actually kind of aggravating that it's so smooth.

I also love the new Gamma turn table lock, it is an EXTREMELY nice solution to turn table locking. I'm guessing the materials don't make it cost prohibitive to manufacture, either. Kudos to Gamma on that one, definite design win, IMO.

I'd like to point out that the "spring assisted" clamps are only spring assisted on the return (after unclamping), there is no spring assist on the holding of the clamp. This is one of those common misconceptions I see on the boards.

This isn't to say that the clamps are bad, by any means. The bases hold nice and snug under regular usage, and are much better than some others I've used (which I won't name here). I've seen a few tightening issues with the clamps under heavy, heavy usage, but I suspect that was due to operator abuse (aka being a little too vigorous with the clamps).