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Hello all!

 

i've been using my cut to copy machines for just over 2 years now & i'm getting to a point where i could do with a cut to code machine! Unfortunately i haven't got the money to spend on 1 of the top machines as i'm also going to have to get a bigger van soon as well!

 

Anyways. I've been looking at the Bianchi 994 but have also looked at the Miracle A9 & the Chacka Bay. What I want to know is has anyone got any experience or good knowledge of these machines? The 994 costs the most but not much more than the A9. Obviously the Chacka Bay is quite a bit cheaper than both.

 

Now i'm not 1 for just going for the cheapest thing & would rather get the best machine out of the 3 even if it does turn out to be the 1 with the highest price. I have seen & used a 994 a couple of times & it does seem a good machine but i can't judge it on just using 1 machine twice!

 

I have done a search for all 3 machines on the forum but didn't find much comparing these 3. Although it is late so I probably didn't look too hard! :mrgreen: Any advice or recommendations are welcome! :D

 

Just to add that what ever machine i get is going to be permanently van based as i don't have a shop

 

 

thanks

 

Craig

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Depends what you are cutting keys for and in what volume.

 

Chakka Bay is out mate, not a contender any more.

994 is a good machine, A9 has good coverage of keys.

 

If you are cutting mainly Auto keys to code then A9/994 are fine.

If you are cutting domestic to code then neither are ideal but A9 is OK.

 

For you I would go with A9. Pete and the team will offer good support.

 

thanks for that, it will be 100% auto keys

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Wait untill the end of the month to see what Silca are going to unveil.

 

ok cheers. I'm not quite ready to buy anything just yet. Just getting the rest of the cash together which depending how work goes will be a couple of months or so. Just wanted to get some info & start looking at what's options i have

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