Limitations:The Fastbreak scoring machine is a solid product that ultrasonic extraction equipment can be a greathelp for your scoring needs, but even great products sometimes havelimitations and the Fastbreak is no exceptions. Though the machine isgreat for simple scoring, since it is a manual, rather than electricmachine, it has a tendency to be slow for larger volume productionjobs. In addition, it can be somewhat difficult to adjust the guides tothe correct settings. Using and adjusting the guides does get easierwith practice, but it does take time to master the task.Finally, the sizes and stocks that the machine can work with aresomewhat limited. This scoring machine is primarily designed for usewith letter-sized documents, which can include a portrait or landscapeorientation. It is not a very good selection for books or documentsthat fall outside of the normal range, including oversized, orundersized documents.Construction:The Powis Parker Fastbreak is made with a heavy-duty metal base andguides. This makes the scoring machine strong and durable, and it canwithstand a great deal of wear. The Fastbreak's rubber handle is alsodurable and very convenient and easy to use. In addition, the clearplastic shield included on the machine will allow you to see alignmentmarks on your documents, while you are scoring, for the most precisescore possibleWith all of these features and durable, functional parts, the PowisParker Fastbreak is among the strongest-constructed scoring machinesavailable, particularly at the price point for which it is offered.Powis Parker creates well-constructed equipment and the Fastbreak is noexception.Recommendation:The Powis Parker Fastbreak scoring machine is one of the best manualmachines on the market and is highly recommended for short run perfectbinding. The Fastbreak is not ideal for production environments becauseof its volume capacity. These types of companies could be better servedwith a larger, electric machine. That being said, however, theFastbreak works great for creating your own custom printed thermalbinding covers and other specialty tasks.
