Hi all, please advise would it be best to pay out just under £400 for the Durston Rolling Mill - C80 Entry Model Mill - 999 7158 which doesn't have gears or to pay under £200 for the economy cookson model that has 3 - 1 gear ratio please? I am only a hobbyist and can only envisage using for texturing. Just cannot decide and bit worried that the handle might be hard to turn without gears? Any help much appreciated, Many thanks!