actionman Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 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! Any advice or recommendations are welcome! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Wait untill the end of the month to see what Silca are going to unveil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 If you register and come to the Lockexpo 8/9th March - EMCC nottingham you can see/play/talk to all those makers and get the real word on them www.lockexpo.co.uk all welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 If you register and come to the Lockexpo 8/9th March - EMCC nottingham you can see/play/talk to all those makers and get the real word on themhttp://www.lockexpo.co.uk all welcome i'm guessing there'll be discounts at the Lockexpo? The last time i attended 1 i got a good deal on a bundle of tokens for my MVP & some other kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes I'm sure there will be KAP are famous for show discounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 i'm now also wondering if the A7 would be suitable for my needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 listen to graphmarker..calm down, take a deep breath and sit tight till the end of the month.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrythebell Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Silca 399 EVO for double sided keys, Silca Triaxi Code for laser etc, look no further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 yep that takes care of it two machines in a van that is too small at this point so £10K on machines and £25K on a van - that's a good solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Wait for the future to arrive. Will make sense at the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Silca 399 EVO for double sided keys, Silca Triaxi Code for laser etc, look no further there's a reason why i mentioned the 3 machines in my original post, my budget!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Wait for the future to arrive. Will make sense at the end of the month. oh i'm definitely waiting & intrigued, in fact dare i say excited to see what's going to be revealed! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockdecoders Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 i will have the a4/7 same device for you to look at at the show. Plus some new machines and the A6 and A9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 ok cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionman Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 bit of an update, got myself a BD Laser 994. Got a very good priced 2nd hand machine that's in excellent condition & has got a fair few new parts fitted including new touch screen etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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