As a keen hobbyists I have been looking at getting one for a few years for various projects and after reading some of the reviews I brought one to clean up a few fossils I'd found. However before I got the chance to use it another opportunity arose. Having used a 'known brand' in the past I was surprised to find that this was better suited to the task. Engraved logo on mild steel with less noise and vibration that other make, took half the time and had more defined results. I think it looks the business.
However, agree with others that the bits supplied with this machine are inferior. Wore out one bit but was in use for about an hour. Let the machine cool off as continuous use is not recommended. Will have to get replacement diamond tipped bits for next project.
As a keen hobbyists I have been looking at getting one for a few years for various projects and after reading some of the reviews I brought one to clean up a few fossils I'd found. However before I got the chance to use it another opportunity arose. Having used a 'known brand' in the past I was surprised to find that this was better suited to the task. Engraved logo on mild steel with less noise and vibration that other make, took half the time and had more defined results. I think it looks the business.
However, agree with others that the bits supplied with this machine are inferior. Wore out one bit but was in use for about an hour. Let the machine cool off as continuous use is not recommended. Will have to get replacement diamond tipped bits for next project.