Am thinking of buying a pasta machine so just read both threads of your advice. I must thank you all for your thoughts, but I'm now tired at the thought of making pasta!
Maybe I'll look again tomorrow. I do have an Arcosteel on hold at Target for $36 but thought it might be false economy buying it. The Marcato sounds much better! Or perhaps I'll take a leaf out of fundj's book & buy wonton wrappers for ravioli...and just get fresh pasta from the freezer of the IGA!
The idea of making it appeals though.
Anyway..as I said, I find this forum invaluable! Thanks!