🔧 High-Performance Engraving Pen: Chicago Pneumatic CP9160 for Industrial Use Review

We just bought a third one. For engraving standard hand tools. Works great at first and then the needle came in from the base first. On the second, the needle broke in half and the spring broke after two hours of use. We are running a regulated pressure of 85-90psi, we are trying another, it will be here tomorrow 12-17 and a second product review will follow. Would probably be great for aluminium, plastic etc. Delivery was quick and arrived on time.

I bought one of these to use for fossil preparation a little over two years ago. There are better tools specifically for fossil preparation (Paleo Tools brand) but they are significantly more expensive and I wanted to try a cheaper solution to see how much I enjoy this hobby before shelling out more serious money. very respectable work of removing the matrix from fossil specimens and overall I am very pleased with it. I had an issue with a broken spring, but the manufacturer sent me a warranty…

To save money I bought this model, unlike CP 9361, which is more than doubled. Big mistake. Like many of you, I use a CNC typewriter with pneumatic guides. The first major problem with this block is that it is not launch compatible, or in other words it will sometimes stall until the tip hits. This would not be a detrimental problem when using portable devices, but it would be a major problem for automation. The second problem is that it sometimes freezes and then turns back on, which is…