Loft/Lie Bending Machines -- feedback/suggestions?

[nosten]

I'd really appreciate some feedback from anyone familiar with these loft/lie bending machines --
what you prefer, and WHY ?

-- the intended use will NOT be for a production situation, but more occasional usage.

Target budget is under $500, hopefully.

Of course, if we could afford a Mitchell, then this post wouldn't be here! --->

Golfsmith has their "Professional Loft/Lie Machine" for "sale" at $420
(with reviews suggesting to buy an upgrade bar that won't leave hosel marks)

www.golfsmith.com/product/30040127/golfsmith-professional-loft-lie-machine

and their "Loft/Lie Bending Machine" for $320, no bar

www.golfsmith.com/product/30025895/golfsmith-loft-lie-bending-machine?cm_vc=vc_cs_pp

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Maltby has their "Economy Iron Bending Machine" for $330

www.golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_GW0053

and the "Value Line Bending Machine" for $150 -- obviously no attached measuring devices,
clubs need to be removed & measure on another device -- not too accurate/handy I guess, eh?

www.golfworks.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_VAM

Thanks very much ~

[cloran]

Any of those would be fine, but easiest if you can get one with the measurements as part of the machine. It would be a real pain in the ass to bend-remove-measure-replace-bend again... rinse, repeat.

Shop Craigslist, Fleabay, local golf shops... I picked up a Scotland Loft/Lie machine WITH a stand for $250 from a local shop that had it sitting in their back room for 5 years. Talk to everyone, let everyone you run into know you're looking for a loft/lie machine. You'd be surprised how many are just sitting in someone's shop not being used.

Which brings me to my next point. Make sure you have a spot for it. Get a stand if it's in your budget, or bolt that sucker down tight. Check with your old lady before bolting to the kitchen table.

[cloran]

Keep an eye on this one, too. $50 for shipping.
www.ebay.com/itm/MITCHELL-LOFT-AND-LIE-MACHINE-/320890841865?pt=Golf_Clubmaking_Products_US&hash=item4ab695ab09

[nosten]

Apr 19, 2012 7:47:29 GMT -5 cloran said:

Check with your old lady before bolting to the kitchen table.

;D yaah, she's off-limits to the dog's house in the garage -
what happens there stays there

thx for the suggestions, i do have mine eyes on those resources currently