I own a cs88 which is ok but ive seen a minigraff a2m which I like the look of
which is the better one, reliability, robustness, spares etc
anyone any advice?
thanks
cassesse cs88 or minigraff a2m?
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Re: cassesse cs88 or minigraff a2m?
The CS88 is by far the better of the two and will produce better quality joints due to more efficient clamping and wedge operation.
In the Minigraf's favour they tend to be built from tougher materials than Cassese's which do break/jam more often.
It all depends which is more important to you, sturdiness or quality joints?
Mark
In the Minigraf's favour they tend to be built from tougher materials than Cassese's which do break/jam more often.
It all depends which is more important to you, sturdiness or quality joints?
Mark
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Re: cassesse cs88 or minigraff a2m?
thanks mark for the advice, I was drawn to the robust look of the minigaf
good joints far more important than looks!
regards
good joints far more important than looks!
regards
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Re: cassesse cs88 or minigraff a2m?
I'm on my second Cs-88, both were great and easy to work on when I needed to, which was not very often. Interestingly, I reload my empty Cassesse wedge cassettes with alfamacchine power-twist universal wedges and get even better joints than I got with Cassesse wedges.
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