Yes, I have subtle dimples where the feet are attached underneath.

Unfortunately, I did not try it.

Did you end up trying the Spiralmac? I am curious what people think about it, compared to other spiral mixers, like Famag.

I did not get a chance to do a comparison. I did get the 40Qt Famag though, and it is fantastic!

Thanks again. For what it’s worth, SV5 seems to *also* have a removable bowl, just based on a different system – can be removed without a tilting head. I would have been curious as to how close to the bottle of the bowl the hook and the bar would be, compared to Famag . . .

I appreciate the comments! At one point I was offered a SV5 to test and do a review, but that never panned out. I hear it’s a great machine though. I do find that the removable bowl is a very valuable feature and something that gives the Famag the advantage.

Ron, thanks for the question. The click-pop sound is normal and it’s because of the removable bowl. In order to stop that, you would need to eliminate the play between the bowl and the plate that moves it – that would require some jury-rigging. There is nothing Famag sells that I am aware of. I have learned to ignore it.