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Review on πŸ”§ Dremel 290-01 Engraver Rotary Tool with Stencils - Ideal Crafting Machine for Personalizing and Engraving Leather, Metal, Glass, and Wood, 120V, Black by Kristen Simpson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Engrave everything! (use hearing protection only)

I obsessively write my name on everything I own. All my tools, electronics and other belongings. Before purchasing this engraver I did all of this with a permanent marker and was concerned with the marker wearing off or fading over time. I wanted an engraver but assumed they were expensive because I had never looked at their prices. The word "engraver" probably sounds nice to me. I do not know. Anyway, it was once on my recommended items list and I was surprised that it was under $20. Yes, it was an impulse buy and Amazon's advertising algorithm works very well. Well done. Ever since I got an engraver I use it to write my name on everything. My tools, my phone, my laptops, everything. It's the same desire to write on everything with a permanent marker if you have one, or a desire to write on everything you get with a label printer, only this thing amplifies that desire because it's a powerful tool like power tools? Engraver himself: My only complaint is that it's very noisy. I'm very protective of my hearing, I don't use this thing without hearing protection. It works well and is very easy to use and after about 30 seconds of practice on a piece of scrap aluminum I'm proficient enough to use it for something I care about.

Pros
  • Five-position dial to adjust engraving depth for a variety of strokes, from fine lines to deep grooves. Powered by a motor with a frequency of 7200 beats per minute.
Cons
  • unreliable