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(More customer reviews)I bought the Proxxon instead of the Dremel. The Proxxon is very quiet compared to the Dremel which is screaming loud at high RPM. The Proxxon appears to be extremely rigidly built unlike the Dremel. It weights about a pound and has about the dimensions of the 300 Series Dremel. You can change the speed from 5k to 20k RPM and the motor is wave controlled to maintain its speed under load - unlike the Dremel which slows down under load. It comes with a set of drills and milling bits as well as cutting wheels. I also bought the drill stand MB 140/S and vice MS 4. The bits appear to be well priced. Notice that Amazon sells many of the bits in kits (as noted in the product descriptions) while most other places sell just a single package of the bits. Dremel bits should fit as well but I did not try this. I am intending to use it for regular repair jobs around the house. The only bad thing I noticed is that the case does not keep things in place when you carry it and you better put the bits in a little baggy instead of the included bit holder. I bought the Proxxon because this unit is regularly used for industrial applications over many hundred of hours while many people reported that they fried several Dremel units at simple jobs like cutting into dry wall.
A small rotary tools is extremely versatile and you can do a lot of things with it like drilling, grinding, sanding, polishing, milling, cutting (sawing), engraving, or routing in many materials like ferrous metals, precious metals, stone, glass, plastic, or wood. There is a bit for every material and job. Most bit kits are useless as they include a lot of cheap tools such as sanding disks. Buy the right bit for the right application. You do not need many different bits. Cheap bits wear out immidiately and are a waste of money. You do not have to buy Proxxon bits - you can use any bits with fits the collier sizes and works with the rotation speed but Proxxon bits are reasonably priced and are of very high precision and quality.
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Featuring a variable-speed motor and a stabilizing, ball-bearing assembly, the Proxxon IB/E Professional Rotary Tool is ideal for a wide range of hobbies and professional projects. Lightweight, quiet, and capable of high torque even at low speeds, this well-balanced rotary tool includes 34 accessories that can be used for grinding, polishing, engraving, and more.
A handy storage case is included.Ideal for a Wide Range of Hobby ProjectsWith an electronic speed control and 34 industrial-quality bits and cutters--including six, triple-slit steel collets covering 1/32-inch to 1/8-inch (1.0 to 3.2 millimeters)--this versatile rotary tool is the ideal addition to any workshop. It can be used for a wide range of projects that require intricate detail work like carving, etching, or engraving.
Variable-Speed Motor for Multiple UsesThe IB/E features a variable-speed motor that operates from 5,000 to 20,000 RPM and performs with high torque even at low speeds. The IB/E can be used for extended periods of time at low speeds for projects that require brushing and cutting, or at high speeds for heavy-duty jobs that require grinding and milling.
Quiet, Vibration-Free OperationThe IB/E features a quiet 1/8-horsepower motor that is specially balanced for minimal vibration, allowing you to use it comfortably and with stability, even while working on intricate details at maximum speeds. The streamlined die-cast aluminum head supports the exact positioning of the ball-bearing assembly. With a slim form and weighing just 1.3 pounds, the tool is easy and comfortable to handle.
What's in the BoxRotary tool, 34-piece accessory set, six triple-slit steel collets, and storage case.
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