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I´m using the almost very same tool for now more than 35 years! Not on a daily base anymore like the first years, but frequently. It is still the same tool, and Power converter. Proxxon is one of the top tool companies over here in Germany, and while it is on a lot of areas not the single "best company" but sharing with 2-3 competitors, you can hardly make any mistakes if you buy a new tool, and decide for a Proxxon!
I very much appreciated the guy at the hardware store talking me out of getting the battery operated more expensive Dremel for the much cheaper plug-in model that actually has a slight torque advantage. God bless his soul.
my mother got me the battery dremel years ago when I was in school. Its great that I can take it far away from power, but I cannot tell you how often I run out of battery
I have the battery powered dremel combined with their electric screwdriver, both at the same shared charging station. They are maybe 8 + years old and still going, although the charge isn't lasting long these days, likely the bats are going. Still, they are my go to tools. Maybe the Proxxon will be their replacement.
@JKSSubstandard I love the idea of being able to walk away from a power source in theory, but it took a DeWalt driver for me to become a true believer that a battery can deliver real torque. I think one of the weirdest things to get used to is that a Dremel doesn't really have as much to do with torque, but rather speed, but it still kind of benefits from being plugged into AC power.
I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfPgcZ5_Cl0HDUKkMJAKde11YKQZVgMoR The variable speed is awesome and the cordless aspect makes it so easy to work with. I am constantly finding uses for it that make tasks easier. Recently I put in a new deadbolt on one of our doors. I knew I had to enlarge the hold where the deadbolt goes into the door frame. At first I thought I would have to get a big router and figure out how to use it for that, but then I rermembered we have the dremel. I was able to enlarge the hole almost as easy as if I was drawing with a pen. It's also great for grinding our dog's nails done and so many other household tasks.
It's a German company. German quality. In europe (or Sweden where I live) Proxxon is commonly seen as the Pro-level tool where Dremel is more commercially available.
@@didgitalpunk german quality is a fact. That is because there are a lot more Industry standards on how to label and test a product (DIN). Therefore, the competition is harder because you can better compare brands. If you buy an expensive german tool, you will get great performance.
@@SegginsProductions proxxon is a German company, but I guess their factory is based in Poland... though my EF & transformer has a Luxembourg sticker on it! 🧐
I've always used Proxxon tools, when I finally got to handle a Dremel , after years and years of seeing it referred as the go-to tool the first time I came across a Dremel I picked it up and the reaction was "ewww... really?" The Proxxon's I've had never broke or failed, and with the collet system the precision of the spindle is fantastic, highly recommended.
I had the same reaction, the proxxons just feel better and I much prefer the speed control. I've also found I accidentally nudge the speed control on dremels way more
Agreed. Have had Dremels (mid to high-level models), even with proper chucks. Inherited an entry-level Proxxon with a simple drill press stand, waaay better feel to it! Now my go-to kit! All the older model-makers use Proxxon, they have been around for ages...
Workhorse vs Showhorse. Dremel has name recognition with people that don't actually know better, while only people who know their shit have heard of Proxxon.
I'd love to talk a little about this comparison. I specifically work on fiberglass boats. I've used and abused dremmels for a long time as a go-to material removal tool. I truly abused the tool though because of its dual use for me, in which I use it for course material removal with pressure for 20 minutes straight, pulling in fiberglass dust, exhausting into my hand because I always choke up on the tool. But then I run into a detail on the boat that demands the precision that put a rotary tool in my hand in the first place. I've been told I ought to be using a pneumatic die grinder, which I think is true for the course work, but I'd like to retain the precision and feel of the rotary when I get to the details. So. I killed my dremmel. Good and dead. I need to replace it. This Proxxon is really appealing to me, but I'm going to end up doing heavy course work with the tool. Most people I've seen singing praises put 90% of their use on their tool in fine work, and while I do need precision and indulge in the art of taking off an almost invisible layer by feel, 90% of my use time will be trying to maximize removal rate. I don't want to do a disservice to a good tool using it for the wrong thing, but if you have evidence that my workload won't hurt the tool, I want it.
Wow, normally when Tested says something is "kinda pricey" it's like 3 months' salary for a decorative piece of plastic. This is $90 for a quality power tool? Sounds good.
I follow a miniature modelling TH-camr called black magic craft who sings the praises of proxxon's hot wire cutter when working with foam. There's actually a lot of overlap with the kinds of things Adam does in his one day builds.
Hey Adam, I recently found a pair of pliers that blew me away. They are Neji-saurus screw pliers. They have these neat notches that are designed to bite into stripped screws. They have pulled more stripped screws for me in the past few months than I was ever able to pull with a screw extractor kit.
That's just the power supply. You can get a Proxxon rotary tool for about $75 on Amazon that plugs directly into a 110/120v outlet with speed control. Mixed reviews, but mine has been good to me for years.
No way. I was looking at Rotary tools, stumbled upon one I'd never heard before, tried finding reviews, AND ADAM FRIGGEN SAVAGE USES THEM. That's all the review I need for me to consider them
You should really take a look at Proxxon's Pen Sander as well. I've been using one for years to clean up small 3d prints. I've 3d printed new tips for it, and just use double sided foam tape for attaching any sandpaper to the tips. It is seriously one of my favorite tools I've ever purchased.
Proxxon makes great stuff! Their hot wire table is super popular with the model terrain crafting group! I've got one and a ton of 3rd party attachments from Shifting Lands
love my hot wire table. been able to make a ton of stuff with it that i didn't think was possible and the Shifting Lands addons are incredible. cant wait to get their book.
If you can handle the crazy 'dental drill' sound, then you may want to also look into air driven. Speeds of 450,000rpm running tiny bits/burrs. I actually had to buy my bits from a jewelry supply shop (about 15 years ago... online much easier now, I'm sure). I used to use my for artwork, but haven't needed it for a while. Extreme detailed work. And, reading Christopher's reply... reminded me that mine was also foot control, you simply control the amount of air going to it. I loved mine for the detail you can do. Plus, it was a simply plastic unit, with a small air tube attached (think aquarium air tube)... so it weighed almost nothing.... literally Sharpie size and weight. Amazing tool, apart from the sound.
I have an extension cable thingy I use on my Dremel when I want the light, precise feel. It's also so narrow (it's about 1/2" it's entire length) that it's useful for when I need to be in a tight space. But they don't make it any more: now the dremel flexible shaft is super fat and defeats the purpose. :(
Adam, Dremel often have a lot of runout due to their design -- two bearings in a plastic housing separated over about 1cm. How does the Proxxon compare? I have a Foredom, and while its great for lots of things, the fact that it doesn't go as fast as a Dremel is disappointing. My Dremel is great for most raw work but its not precise enough for cutting slots without being oversized even when in a jig.
Everything Proxxon makes is quality, purchase with impunity anything your wallet will tolerate. The only thing to complain about is the price of some of the accessories, not the tools themselves.
Hey Adam, the Proxxon hot wire foam cutter is a staple in the tabletop terrain building scene. It's an absolutely fantastic hot wire table. The only limitation is the 6" throat and a rip-fence that tends to wander. However, after making a very simple yet very effective custom fence plus the addition of a foot-pedal switch, it's an absolute dream to work with for cutting foam. You can even cut some of the lower temp thermoplastics on it if you're careful.
I've been using this tool for more than a year now. I'm really happy with it. The chuck lets you use quite a lot of different tools such as cutting discs, engraving tips, drills etc. . The nice thing is, their 12V product line is quite diverse and all of them work with the same transformer. As a architecture student, I build models on a daily basis and using this has helped me a lot. I always thought that Dremel was the better and more reliable brand, but the prices for Proxxon tools are much lower than for Dremel here in Germany (the Brand is German but the products are made in eastern EU countries for a long time now). The tool + the adapter might be too much for someone looking just for a single tool but if you need other things like the pen sander or Styrofoam cutter, the savings add up quickly. It's much quieter than my older Dremel back at home, lacks the torque of a Dremel but still... The flexible cord and how light it is are just enough to sell this thing.
@mrrobotoboto Hi. Is the Proxxon a standard 1/8” chuck shank, like the Dremel? Also, does the Proxxon accept ALL types of Dremel sized bits? I have all sorts of Dremel and knockoff bits. Would be great to use them in a Proxxon. Thank you.
This video came out on my birthday! I think you actually wished me a happy birthday on a Q&A stream you did this same day but it feels like a lifetime ago now. I use rotary tools daily, I have one older dremel I picked up from a flea market thats got three speeds: High, Low, and Off, which lives in my leatherwork toolbox and is all I need for things like sanding or burnishing seams and drilling the odd hole in a piece of antler or through particularly thick joints. I have a radio shack branded one from an old roommate with five settings plus intermediate settings between those that I keep as my backup tool and my dremel 4000 which gets constant use. ive taken it apart to blow out dust and replace bearings and brushes several times and its been going strong the better part of a decade. But over quarantine ive discovered a love and talent for carving and engraving bone, and a dremel is just too heavy and bulky for that sort of work, and the flexible attachment while handy isnt the kind of long term solution I need as speed cant be controlled at the handpiece side in that configuration. Im considering springing for one of these as it looks like the ideal form factor for what I need with the quality of life concessions the dremel has been lacking. I love seeing the tools youd never come across on your own but suddenly someone pulls out the exact thing you need and suddenly your life changes dramatically, even if it is a video thats been out for a while, i decided to rewatch it to see this tool in action.
Cant recommend rotary tools enough, I bought my Dremel over a decade ago and it's still going strong. If you hobby even a little bit it's worth the investment
They are actually headquartered in Luxemburg, but they are quite big in Germany - every hardware store over here has at least one shelf of Proxxon tools. You may be thinking of Bosch who use similar colors for the semi-professional market: two shelves. ;)
@@KonradTheWizzard Colours did remind me of Bosch, thats why I though it was german company so I googled it and found info Proxxon was established 1st december 1997 in Germany :)
Lightweight precision rotaries are EVERYTHING. For small, detailed work that doesn’t require a lot of horsepower, I use the Dremel Stylo. Still has plenty of zip but it’s small, lightweight and easy to manipulate. It’s made life *so much easier* for certain things
Man, after all the beautiful and amazing things I've watched you make, then you show up with a napkin taped to around your finger?? We need to have a talk about 'practical' dressing application..lol. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
I am really loving the shorter videos! These are perfect for the million places during my day where I have 5 minutes where I'm waiting for my computer to finish doing something.
Hand-held rotary tools like this terrify me. I would really like one with a foot-operated speed controller like a sewing machine, with a dead-man's switch function that will kill the power if I lift off in an emergency.
It's 12V. So you can use any automotive grade momentary switch in-line with the power cord. If you opt to make your own, I would suggest attaching the wire to the momentary with spade connectors to ensure a good consistent connection.
It's funny. As soon as I saw the color, I wondered if it was from Proxxon. They make a lot of really high quality power tools for modelling and diorama building. I think they are big in the model train world, which is where I first encountered them (shout out to Luke Towan and his incredible dioramas). I've heard great things about their wire foam cutters as well as their mini table saw.
I also have a Dremel 300 for more than 15 years now and it's like a leatherman super tool , not the best tool in the world but it does everything you can possible need well enough. One trick I have learned is if you have to use the little abrasive discs to cut something rather use a pneumatic pencil grinder, it does not snap the discs that easily. And use the thinnest disc possible to speed up the cutting process.
The Foredom flex shaft tools are excellent in situations where you need actual torque, rather than speed. They are the standard in the jeweler and metalsmith world.
Funny thing, I went to use their affiliate link to buy the Proxxon and was reading reviews when someone mentioned Foredom. After some research, I decided to go with the Foredem due to the torque and ability to run in reverse. If you are left handed or ever need to use your left hand to use a rotary tool, the ability to run in reverse is invaluable!
I Love My Foredom!! Picked mine up at a pawn shop for literally pennies on the dollar. Lightly used without a chuck or chuck key. A few bucks thrown to the Internet and I've been in rotary tool bliss ever since. They truly are a very valuable tool in the shop. Cheers Adam! Zip~
Try a dental micromotor if you want something light (not sure how it would compare in power to this, but the handpieces are definitely smaller). They are designed for precision work (I'm talking like carving millimeters from a tooth) so they're very easy to handle. You can even get difference handpieces with different torque/weight/size ratios depending on what you need (just be sure the power unit can handle outputting enough to meet the specs, the more economic ones usually can't) and there are a HUGE assortment of drill tips. And if you haven't already, look into dental supplies. Like, the micromotor is just one type of motor used. There are hanging motors, motors for cutting metal, motors for polishing, tiny cabinet sized sandblasters, etc. Not sure if physical dental supply stores even exist in the US (they do in my country), but you would love them, although now with the coronavirus we're all stuck. But there's all sorts of interesting stuff, especially tools for working with metal, wax/clay, bending wires (also quality stainless steel wires). They also have dental plasters (of far superior quality to any plaster of paris you might find at an art store), and one of my favorites, microbrushes for applying cement to models. I went to get art tools at the dental supplies store so much I ended up studying to be a dental technician lol!
Hey Adam... Science Channel released MythBusters Jr on TH-cam on April 18. I knew it existed, but missed it when it aired on TV. You look like you had a blast, and I hope a second season is in the works. I have really appreciated your regular updates over the past few weeks, and wanted to thank you for entertaining and educational content. Keep up the good work.
For once I can say that I have one, and luckily have for about half my life, it has served me so well. I always called it a dremel, cos that's what I was told it was i always assumed i had some cheap, off-brand one, it was years before I came face to face with an actual dremel and found it so bulky by comparison. (I do have loads of EZ clic and other dremel brand bits for it though)
I use a 230V Proxxon tool (basically the bigger version of the one adam has) for over 10years without any issues,its MUCH better than any Dremel or other brand, plus you can use it with any tools as it has clasps and holders for any metric size tool shafts.
I looked up their site, Proxxon was founded in Germany and they make things like these along with cordless versions and the rig attachments. They even make small mills and lathes.
I've been looking at one of these but I sant afford anything fancy so I'll probably get the $18 Wen model that's on Amazon. I like that it comes with a flexible extension shaft so you don't have to hold the big unit in your hand.
I like the tools but the distributor in Ga. are liers. I bought their 70 milling, chop saw, table saw. I asked about the servos in the catalog for the 70 so I can run it with my computer. She told me they were out of stock but will be in stock within the week. I called a week later to order the servos and the same person/an owner told me the servos are not for sale in the US and they can not order if they wanted too. Hmm!!. The equipment is great, Ga never.
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My dad has been using one of these Proxxon drills for high precision woodworking for years and years. Except for a fault in the cable, it's been working great.
I went with the Dremel flex shaft attachment and affixed it to the end of my Milwaukee M12 rotary tool, it's a direct fit which is awesome! It's super light too since the motor and everything in in the M12 tool itself!
I always watch all kind of diy videos and it surprises me how nobody ever think of dental supply kind of rotary tools, they are really precise and not to expensive if you only get the hand piece and you get it working with a universal laptop charger.
there are colet sets for proxxon too, huge difference from dremel is that all important parts on proxxon are metal and not plastic so it runs much truer than dremel. Super useful proxxon tools IMHO are MF 70 (easily converted to CNC, there's cnc version from proxxon too but tad expensive) IBS/E LWB/E MB200 UHZ MB110/BF FS TBM220 or TBH Important thing to note about "12V" proxxon tools is that they are not using 12V DC nor 12V AC!! They are using rectified AC (so no capacitors on the output, just both waves moved to same side) and that "impulse 12V" is required for their speed control to work. If you connect it to 12VDC the speed control does not work and you get less torque and speed out of them.
dremel makes a flex shaft attachment for their rotary tools. can't imagine you don't have one / or know about them, but it's a worthwhile investment for sure.
I impulse bought this for my father as a gift few years ago, love it, I did buy rotary extension cord from aliexpress, mainly to avoid putting angled pressure to the engine 😊
Adam if you don’t have one you definitely should get the Proxxon Pen Sander PS13. It runs on the same 12V power supply and it’s absolutely amazing for model sanding/finishing. Being able to have a power sander that gets into all the small nooks on models has been a game changer for me working a lot with FDM prints. (Proxxon 28594 www.amazon.com/dp/B000NDGUXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_oa5n6PzSdKh9X)
Hi Adam, thanks for the tip; I just ordered it. I've got a couple of Proxxon tools in my workshop (I'm an architectural model maker and signpainter) and the one I strongly recommend is the BS/E belt sander. It has a nice grip, good weight and is very powerful. Especially handy for those hard to reach spots.
In Europe we can find Proxxon tools easily! I have several and my prefered one is my tiny disc sander (TG 125/E). I also have a Proxxon rotary tool (for almost 20 years), but mine is 220v (plugs directly to the wall socket). Cheers and stay safe
Kinda wish there'd be an even thinner rotary tool out there, like ⅔ in diameter of this one, but still with infinite speed adjustment and a chuck and to top it off a super flexible Silicone Power Cord. I still have one of the OLD Dremel ones from when they had an LCD Display for displaying the RPMs but that fucker is such a hunk of a machine that holding it like a pencil for doing super detailed drilling and engraving operations is out of the question for me and that stiff Power Cord it's trailing isn't exactly helping either. Ya kno'... Something like those stylish Pencil Screwdrivers that have popped up in recent years ( www.aliexpress.com/item/32951882516.html ) - Just slightly beefier to meed the required torque and to reach a wider speed set.
@@doncarlton4858 Maybe we should keep quiet about this. If Trump can get people to drink Lysol, I can imagine people wanting to do a Tested: One Day Build of a bionic finger because, you know: they saw Adam Savage make one on his TH-cam channel. Blimey! 😬
Proxxon has been making rotatry tools for decades, it's their key product. I own one, they're actually inexpensive in gemani where they're made (they're made in Luxembourg actually but HQ is in gemani)
Years ago a good friend introduced me to a rotary tool that is amazing. It runs at 350,000 rpm which is about twice the speed of a dental drill and uses carbide or diamond bits. The speed is so high there is no vibration and you can carve and engrave just about anything. He's carved egg shells, glass, wood and steel. They're not cheap but I am always amazed by the work he turns out. Search powercrafter.us or profitablehobbies.com.
I use a Black And Decker rotary tool which my mom originally got to trim our dog's nails, and besides the tool collar which is very finicky it's a good tool and also has fine speed control. It's seen a lot of use in various projects.
I prefer a legit Dremel with a flexible shaft extension. Its even more lightweight than your tool but with all the power and reliability of a full-sized dremel. The one disadvantage is you need to move your other hand to change the speed, or get some kind of foot peddle setup.
@@sgtmett6946 Yeah, esp. if you go for the industrial ones with the metal gear housing. They are not that much more expensive than the standard ones. But even the standard ones are nice. The Dremels feel like plastic toys in comparison for basically the same price. (at least over here. I think in the US Dremels are cheaper than Proxxons)
I have the heavy duty transformer from Proxxon and I love it. I like it because I can keep all my tools plugged into it, like their soldering iron. I've also mmodifed other tools to run off of it.
If you are having trouble finding the tool on Amazon, then you can get it directly from our store here www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38472.php?search and even cheaper than some of those Amazon sellers!
Over here in Germany everybody had a Proxxon even before the Dremel popped up in our stores. As much i love the power of my Dremels i still use the Proxxon for finer and detailed stuff. Adam have a look for Proxxon tiny table saw, it's great for cutting circuit boards, Polysterol sheets and so on.
Which saw are you using? If it is the K230: it may die on you soon, it often does - esp. with heavy loads like PCBs. If it is the FET: any quirks to look out for? How does it perform?
@@KonradTheWizzard Hallo Konrad, i have the FET. It works very stable and has a much more powerful motor. I don't use it every day, but it's in use for over 3 years with all kinds of plastic sheet material and plywood without any issues.
1:30 That is pretty much EXACTLY the chuck that's available for a Dremel. Like, it's the Dremel-brand chuck. And I really wouldn't recommend using "the smallest bits you have" in a rotary tool. You're just begging to have a piece of #80 drill bit stuck in your project. Don't use a power drill for anything smaller than about a #65 or so. Otherwise, use a pin vice.
I've had Proxxon tools for 15 years or so bought them for an in house architectural modelshop I ran ..Solid German make, I have the TSG250 disk sander , The Proxxon Micromot FET table saw and literall was gifted the PS13 Pen sander this week as a belated birthday gift. I did have the KGS80 chop saw but sold it as I didnt use it much. Pricely tools but can highly recommend them.
The Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter THERMOCUT 115/E is amazing tool for any maker that uses insulation foam or Styrofoam in their builds. I use it for making bricks and other foam details for miniature war gaming and Table Top RPG systems. Black Magic Craft on youtube shows what can be done with the tool in such an amazing way.
I have a bunch of air-driven low-speed rotary tools. Dentist/oral surgery office. The high speed ones make material disappear. :) I love those. PS: $90!!!!!!!! My supplier wanted to sell me one for $900+!!!!!
Would this "PROXON PRODUCT" work with a "Foot Control" for variable speed? Has Adam ever tried the Pneumatic (Air) Rotory Tools? I love my "DREMEL", but the ones (I own 4) I have are getting a bit OLD...
Hi, Adam! It is nice to see that you like our german tools. But when you said "north of 90 bucks" I could not believe my ears. Here the power supply is 19€ ($ 20,60) and the Micromot tool is 26€ ($ 28,20). So sad that you guys in America have to pay such a premium price. My advice would be to get the foot switch for it. I always found it frustrating to turn it of by the rotary knob. Another thing you could invest in is the flex shaft. I find it durable and really light weigt.
Proxxon is a very well known (And high quality) brand in the EU. As far as I know, mostly among all kinds of model makers. I own this rotary tool, their middleground DS460 scroll saw and their small FET tablesaw. And let me tell you, I was almost laughing my ass off when I first saw their tiny tablesaw, and thought it surely couldn't be used for anything other than papercraft. Being in a smaller shop, and making lots and lots of mdf boxes as part of my work, I've ended up preferring their small tablesaw over my bigger DeWalt saw :P
I bought the version called "Professional drill/grinder IBS/E" a couple of years back. I have not touched the Dremel I also own ever since. The quality difference is nuts for not much more money. The Proxxon tool feels like professional equipment, it's quiet (well, I guess I should say "less noisy") compared to the Dremel, you barely feel any vibration when you turn it on. Just absolute night and day difference. You can just feel that the quality is so much higher. Also bought the mini drill press stand thing for it. That one is ok, orders of magnitude better than the plastic crap from Dremel, but I wish the action on it was a wee bit smoother to match the feel of the rotary tool. Still well worth the money though I think. Drilling PCBs precisely is actually doable now, whereas with the dremel combo it was an exercise in frustration.
I have several different Proxxon tools and they vary significantly in quality. The chop saw and the small disk sander are incredible. The band saw is Useful but very noisy and feels cheap. The KS 115 table saw is cute and useful for tiny things. My bigger table saw (the older FKS/E) has a serious problem where a warped casting causes the blade to be canted such that it pinches the workpiece against the fence on the exit side. It makes it imprecise and dangerous to use and is a difficult repair. Also, many of the Proxxon tools are sold rebadged under the name Micro-Mark.
Proxxon makes all kinds of awesome tools aimed at scale model builders. I've been drooling over their product line for decades. Their miniature planer, miniature gourd cutter (which is a miniature reciprocating saw with tiny blades) and their miniature mills are on the very top of my wishlist. One day I tell you!! ONE DAY I will eventually own these tools!! I've had the pleasure of trying everything except their miniature mill and they are beautifully built!! Oh!!! If you really wanna check out some tool porn you have to go to www.micromark.com/
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Here are the tools Adam is discussing: Proxxon Rotary Tool with AC Adapter: amzn.to/2z9SIF5
Proxxon Rotary Tool with US plug: amzn.to/3bpDGtl
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Your first amazon seller is out of stock - might want to find another seller to get that good good affiliate cha-ching. :) Thanks!!
Proxxon also makes some of THE best foam cutters out there. Very nice heat control, similar to the small rotary tool in this video.
Elio Rose I second this. It’s easily one of the most popular tools of the tabletop crafting community and for good reason.
I´m using the almost very same tool for now more than 35 years! Not on a daily base anymore like the first years, but frequently. It is still the same tool, and Power converter.
Proxxon is one of the top tool companies over here in Germany, and while it is on a lot of areas not the single "best company" but sharing with 2-3 competitors, you can hardly make any mistakes if you buy a new tool, and decide for a Proxxon!
adam if you need a tiny little drillpress for very exact jobs, take one from proxxon. they are golden.... use one for decades...
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You don't want to know how long my AMAZON wish list has gotten ever since I have been subscribed to @tested.com.
Tom Arnd ugh. No. We don’t order garbage tools
@@lonerider5315 If you think, Adam is recommending, and working with, "garbage tools", why are you looking this channel?
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I very much appreciated the guy at the hardware store talking me out of getting the battery operated more expensive Dremel for the much cheaper plug-in model that actually has a slight torque advantage. God bless his soul.
my mother got me the battery dremel years ago when I was in school. Its great that I can take it far away from power, but I cannot tell you how often I run out of battery
I have the battery powered dremel combined with their electric screwdriver, both at the same shared charging station. They are maybe 8 + years old and still going, although the charge isn't lasting long these days, likely the bats are going. Still, they are my go to tools. Maybe the Proxxon will be their replacement.
@JKSSubstandard
I love the idea of being able to walk away from a power source in theory, but it took a DeWalt driver for me to become a true believer that a battery can deliver real torque. I think one of the weirdest things to get used to is that a Dremel doesn't really have as much to do with torque, but rather speed, but it still kind of benefits from being plugged into AC power.
doesn't the plug in model have plastic threads instead of metal?
I'm new to Dremels, but this thing has been great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfPgcZ5_Cl0HDUKkMJAKde11YKQZVgMoR The variable speed is awesome and the cordless aspect makes it so easy to work with. I am constantly finding uses for it that make tasks easier. Recently I put in a new deadbolt on one of our doors. I knew I had to enlarge the hold where the deadbolt goes into the door frame. At first I thought I would have to get a big router and figure out how to use it for that, but then I rermembered we have the dremel. I was able to enlarge the hole almost as easy as if I was drawing with a pen. It's also great for grinding our dog's nails done and so many other household tasks.
It's a German company. German quality.
In europe (or Sweden where I live) Proxxon is commonly seen as the Pro-level tool where Dremel is more commercially available.
@Beezle Dude, seriously?
@@georgg.5730 what, too soon for you? he's just making fun of the whole "german quality" thing. Face it: "german quality" is an american invention.
@@didgitalpunk german quality is a fact. That is because there are a lot more Industry standards on how to label and test a product (DIN).
Therefore, the competition is harder because you can better compare brands.
If you buy an expensive german tool, you will get great performance.
@@didgitalpunk No, it's not american. The btritish government invented it, to tell their people not to buy german products. But it backfired...
@@didgitalpunk German quality is a thing, they make great tool. And I am not from the US, I am french
Next up: Adam discovers the brand "Wera" for screwdrivers etc. :-D
I just picked up both micro/precision screwdriver sets! They're amazing!
:D or "Adam discovers German/European Tools"
@@johndoecake aaaand off to "is it Knipex, or Naaipex or Kee-nii-pex"... 😄
@@thorflot lol i will wait for it :D the discusion will be glorious
I think he already has Wiha drivers, and he's made the joke about Knipex and how there's seemingly two ways to say it.
Proxxon is a very well known brand here in Europe, it mostly stands for high quality products.
Erebos I was wondering if this was European, the color scheme reminds me of some of the classic train liveries over there!
@@SegginsProductions proxxon is a German company, but I guess their factory is based in Poland... though my EF & transformer has a Luxembourg sticker on it! 🧐
I've always used Proxxon tools, when I finally got to handle a Dremel , after years and years of seeing it referred as the go-to tool the first time I came across a Dremel I picked it up and the reaction was "ewww... really?"
The Proxxon's I've had never broke or failed, and with the collet system the precision of the spindle is fantastic, highly recommended.
I had the same reaction, the proxxons just feel better and I much prefer the speed control. I've also found I accidentally nudge the speed control on dremels way more
Agreed. Have had Dremels (mid to high-level models), even with proper chucks. Inherited an entry-level Proxxon with a simple drill press stand, waaay better feel to it! Now my go-to kit!
All the older model-makers use Proxxon, they have been around for ages...
Workhorse vs Showhorse. Dremel has name recognition with people that don't actually know better, while only people who know their shit have heard of Proxxon.
Yep proxxon is really amazing, at the place where i work as an apprentice we even drill pcb holes down to 0.3mm by hand with this tool, just amazing
I'd love to talk a little about this comparison.
I specifically work on fiberglass boats. I've used and abused dremmels for a long time as a go-to material removal tool. I truly abused the tool though because of its dual use for me, in which I use it for course material removal with pressure for 20 minutes straight, pulling in fiberglass dust, exhausting into my hand because I always choke up on the tool. But then I run into a detail on the boat that demands the precision that put a rotary tool in my hand in the first place. I've been told I ought to be using a pneumatic die grinder, which I think is true for the course work, but I'd like to retain the precision and feel of the rotary when I get to the details.
So. I killed my dremmel. Good and dead. I need to replace it. This Proxxon is really appealing to me, but I'm going to end up doing heavy course work with the tool. Most people I've seen singing praises put 90% of their use on their tool in fine work, and while I do need precision and indulge in the art of taking off an almost invisible layer by feel, 90% of my use time will be trying to maximize removal rate. I don't want to do a disservice to a good tool using it for the wrong thing, but if you have evidence that my workload won't hurt the tool, I want it.
Wow, normally when Tested says something is "kinda pricey" it's like 3 months' salary for a decorative piece of plastic. This is $90 for a quality power tool? Sounds good.
I follow a miniature modelling TH-camr called black magic craft who sings the praises of proxxon's hot wire cutter when working with foam. There's actually a lot of overlap with the kinds of things Adam does in his one day builds.
Yeah, I just ordered one of the hot wire tables because of BMC. I can't wait to try it.
I have one including the shifting lands add-ons (guider pro, circle jig, and angle cutter) and it's fantastic. I use it every day.
"As for what I did to my finger, there's a link below." - Actually not, but here's one for you -
th-cam.com/video/eaGnyaR2B7s/w-d-xo.html
And it's the finger that just healed. Also the video he did a few hours before this one his finger was fine.
The rotary tool in the video is the Proxxon 28512 12-Volt Micromot 60 EF. The one in the description is a different tool that's a little bigger.
I noticed this too. Added the 60EF to my amazon wishlist (which was still in stock.)
It kind of has a boba Fett color scheme to it! and sounds good too! The chuck is a huge bonus.
Hey Adam, I recently found a pair of pliers that blew me away. They are Neji-saurus screw pliers. They have these neat notches that are designed to bite into stripped screws. They have pulled more stripped screws for me in the past few months than I was ever able to pull with a screw extractor kit.
Those are legit amazing pliers. I second your recommendation. If their utility fits your needs, it's a 100% must have
I braced myself for the price, then when I heard “North of 90 bucks” I thought “That ain’t much at all”
That's just the power supply. You can get a Proxxon rotary tool for about $75 on Amazon that plugs directly into a 110/120v outlet with speed control. Mixed reviews, but mine has been good to me for years.
@@mgancarzjr Still not terrible, I was honestly expecting him to say it was $450.
@@NewbombedTurk agreed. High quality tools at very reasonable prices. I try to introduce people to Proxxon as much as I can.
Not a bad price for a good motor tool.
I was able to get both for right around $90 (shipping included). I had to buy them separately, and the tool took awhile to ship, but it was worth it.
Nice!
Wondering if you'd do a short video showing the variety of bits that you use in this tool and what you do with them...
:-)
No way. I was looking at Rotary tools, stumbled upon one I'd never heard before, tried finding reviews, AND ADAM FRIGGEN SAVAGE USES THEM. That's all the review I need for me to consider them
The Proxon "Flexi Shaft" is an amazing addition to that rotary tool. It will give you even more freedom and finesse!
I've been using it for years, and I would never go back!
Does it also have a collet
I have one for my Dremel. A great way to reduce the weight of holding the whole tool.
@@Xtafa It does, yes. You can swap out the flexi-shaft's collets with different sizes. Very straightforward accessory.
You should really take a look at Proxxon's Pen Sander as well. I've been using one for years to clean up small 3d prints. I've 3d printed new tips for it, and just use double sided foam tape for attaching any sandpaper to the tips. It is seriously one of my favorite tools I've ever purchased.
Adam, I gotta know something. When’s the last time all ten of your digits were unmarked with injury?
Proxxon makes great stuff! Their hot wire table is super popular with the model terrain crafting group! I've got one and a ton of 3rd party attachments from Shifting Lands
love my hot wire table. been able to make a ton of stuff with it that i didn't think was possible and the Shifting Lands addons are incredible. cant wait to get their book.
I came here to say this. I agree, that table is fantastic for cutting XPS foam!
Word. The Proxxon Thermocut is a great tool and the Shifting Lands add-ons really release its full potential.
My wife does a lot of jewelry working which requires a lot of precision with tiny tiny bits. This looks like a fantastic addition to her studio
Ben Burnes better to get one with a foot control. Marathon make wonderful ones, perfect for a jeweller
If you can handle the crazy 'dental drill' sound, then you may want to also look into air driven. Speeds of 450,000rpm running tiny bits/burrs. I actually had to buy my bits from a jewelry supply shop (about 15 years ago... online much easier now, I'm sure). I used to use my for artwork, but haven't needed it for a while. Extreme detailed work. And, reading Christopher's reply... reminded me that mine was also foot control, you simply control the amount of air going to it. I loved mine for the detail you can do. Plus, it was a simply plastic unit, with a small air tube attached (think aquarium air tube)... so it weighed almost nothing.... literally Sharpie size and weight. Amazing tool, apart from the sound.
@@Chris_Hannan Good point! :D
I have an extension cable thingy I use on my Dremel when I want the light, precise feel. It's also so narrow (it's about 1/2" it's entire length) that it's useful for when I need to be in a tight space. But they don't make it any more: now the dremel flexible shaft is super fat and defeats the purpose. :(
Ic an also highly recommend the tiny lathes and Mills Proxxon makes, very good for any sort of maker.
Would appreciate Adam's guidance on proper use of the speed control: what materials, which tools, etc.
You can get that chuck for a dremel i have it on mine, just saying incase someone likes that feature I know I do.
i have the 230v Version. Got it it for 60€. Proxxon also sells wrenches and ratchets that are quite good and affordable.
Adam, Dremel often have a lot of runout due to their design -- two bearings in a plastic housing separated over about 1cm. How does the Proxxon compare? I have a Foredom, and while its great for lots of things, the fact that it doesn't go as fast as a Dremel is disappointing. My Dremel is great for most raw work but its not precise enough for cutting slots without being oversized even when in a jig.
Everything Proxxon makes is quality, purchase with impunity anything your wallet will tolerate. The only thing to complain about is the price of some of the accessories, not the tools themselves.
Hey Adam, the Proxxon hot wire foam cutter is a staple in the tabletop terrain building scene. It's an absolutely fantastic hot wire table. The only limitation is the 6" throat and a rip-fence that tends to wander. However, after making a very simple yet very effective custom fence plus the addition of a foot-pedal switch, it's an absolute dream to work with for cutting foam. You can even cut some of the lower temp thermoplastics on it if you're careful.
Someone needs to teach Adam how to apply a finger bandage...
I've been using this tool for more than a year now. I'm really happy with it. The chuck lets you use quite a lot of different tools such as cutting discs, engraving tips, drills etc. . The nice thing is, their 12V product line is quite diverse and all of them work with the same transformer. As a architecture student, I build models on a daily basis and using this has helped me a lot. I always thought that Dremel was the better and more reliable brand, but the prices for Proxxon tools are much lower than for Dremel here in Germany (the Brand is German but the products are made in eastern EU countries for a long time now). The tool + the adapter might be too much for someone looking just for a single tool but if you need other things like the pen sander or Styrofoam cutter, the savings add up quickly. It's much quieter than my older Dremel back at home, lacks the torque of a Dremel but still... The flexible cord and how light it is are just enough to sell this thing.
@mrrobotoboto Hi. Is the Proxxon a standard 1/8” chuck shank, like the Dremel? Also, does the Proxxon accept ALL types of Dremel sized bits? I have all sorts of Dremel and knockoff bits. Would be great to use them in a Proxxon. Thank you.
Pretty sure Proxon makes some nice styrofoam cutters too. Black Magic Craft uses one.
Great video Adam! I couldn't agree more, rotary tools are so expendable and invaluable, they can be used for so many uses.
NOW, I need to buy all Poxxon tools... Dam.
This video came out on my birthday! I think you actually wished me a happy birthday on a Q&A stream you did this same day but it feels like a lifetime ago now. I use rotary tools daily, I have one older dremel I picked up from a flea market thats got three speeds: High, Low, and Off, which lives in my leatherwork toolbox and is all I need for things like sanding or burnishing seams and drilling the odd hole in a piece of antler or through particularly thick joints. I have a radio shack branded one from an old roommate with five settings plus intermediate settings between those that I keep as my backup tool and my dremel 4000 which gets constant use. ive taken it apart to blow out dust and replace bearings and brushes several times and its been going strong the better part of a decade. But over quarantine ive discovered a love and talent for carving and engraving bone, and a dremel is just too heavy and bulky for that sort of work, and the flexible attachment while handy isnt the kind of long term solution I need as speed cant be controlled at the handpiece side in that configuration. Im considering springing for one of these as it looks like the ideal form factor for what I need with the quality of life concessions the dremel has been lacking. I love seeing the tools youd never come across on your own but suddenly someone pulls out the exact thing you need and suddenly your life changes dramatically, even if it is a video thats been out for a while, i decided to rewatch it to see this tool in action.
I changed my dremel collets over to the chucks... best upgrade you can do!!!
Cant recommend rotary tools enough, I bought my Dremel over a decade ago and it's still going strong. If you hobby even a little bit it's worth the investment
Hardly new :) It was old when i was a boy :) Anno 1973
Check out the Proxxon Pen Sander. Great mechanical solution for areas normally relegated to sanding twigs or emery boards
It's GREAT! and the hand held belt sander BS/e is good for more aggressive sanding. usually only seen as an air tool in car body work.
My favorit tool is my left hands midle finger but i dont know why???
I'd rather get the Dremel 4300 with the whip attachment
Rotary Station One Day Build? Tune in next time Same Savage Time Same Savage Channel
When I saw that color I knew it was German company :D
They are actually headquartered in Luxemburg, but they are quite big in Germany - every hardware store over here has at least one shelf of Proxxon tools. You may be thinking of Bosch who use similar colors for the semi-professional market: two shelves. ;)
@@KonradTheWizzard Colours did remind me of Bosch, thats why I though it was german company so I googled it and found info Proxxon was established 1st december 1997 in Germany :)
Lightweight precision rotaries are EVERYTHING. For small, detailed work that doesn’t require a lot of horsepower, I use the Dremel Stylo. Still has plenty of zip but it’s small, lightweight and easy to manipulate. It’s made life *so much easier* for certain things
Man, after all the beautiful and amazing things I've watched you make, then you show up with a napkin taped to around your finger?? We need to have a talk about 'practical' dressing application..lol. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
I am really loving the shorter videos! These are perfect for the million places during my day where I have 5 minutes where I'm waiting for my computer to finish doing something.
Hand-held rotary tools like this terrify me. I would really like one with a foot-operated speed controller like a sewing machine, with a dead-man's switch function that will kill the power if I lift off in an emergency.
If something as harmless as this terrifies you I'd hate to see you with a die grinder
There is a foot pedal in the accessory line.
bashful
This is listed as a foot switch for their 12 volt tools...
www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38700.php
Faro and foredom are two major brands with foot pedals.
It's 12V. So you can use any automotive grade momentary switch in-line with the power cord. If you opt to make your own, I would suggest attaching the wire to the momentary with spade connectors to ensure a good consistent connection.
It's funny. As soon as I saw the color, I wondered if it was from Proxxon. They make a lot of really high quality power tools for modelling and diorama building. I think they are big in the model train world, which is where I first encountered them (shout out to Luke Towan and his incredible dioramas). I've heard great things about their wire foam cutters as well as their mini table saw.
If you like the chuck, you're gonna love the collets! three-way split and hardened, super precise
I have the table-mounted hot wire cutter from Proxxon. It's invaluable to me for making miniature scale terrain.
I also have a Dremel 300 for more than 15 years now and it's like a leatherman super tool , not the best tool in the world but it does everything you can possible need well enough. One trick I have learned is if you have to use the little abrasive discs to cut something rather use a pneumatic pencil grinder, it does not snap the discs that easily. And use the thinnest disc possible to speed up the cutting process.
The Foredom flex shaft tools are excellent in situations where you need actual torque, rather than speed. They are the standard in the jeweler and metalsmith world.
Funny thing, I went to use their affiliate link to buy the Proxxon and was reading reviews when someone mentioned Foredom. After some research, I decided to go with the Foredem due to the torque and ability to run in reverse. If you are left handed or ever need to use your left hand to use a rotary tool, the ability to run in reverse is invaluable!
Take Good care your middle finger🙂
I Love My Foredom!! Picked mine up at a pawn shop for literally pennies on the dollar. Lightly used without a chuck or chuck key. A few bucks thrown to the Internet and I've been in rotary tool bliss ever since. They truly are a very valuable tool in the shop. Cheers Adam! Zip~
Try a dental micromotor if you want something light (not sure how it would compare in power to this, but the handpieces are definitely smaller). They are designed for precision work (I'm talking like carving millimeters from a tooth) so they're very easy to handle. You can even get difference handpieces with different torque/weight/size ratios depending on what you need (just be sure the power unit can handle outputting enough to meet the specs, the more economic ones usually can't) and there are a HUGE assortment of drill tips.
And if you haven't already, look into dental supplies. Like, the micromotor is just one type of motor used. There are hanging motors, motors for cutting metal, motors for polishing, tiny cabinet sized sandblasters, etc. Not sure if physical dental supply stores even exist in the US (they do in my country), but you would love them, although now with the coronavirus we're all stuck. But there's all sorts of interesting stuff, especially tools for working with metal, wax/clay, bending wires (also quality stainless steel wires). They also have dental plasters (of far superior quality to any plaster of paris you might find at an art store), and one of my favorites, microbrushes for applying cement to models. I went to get art tools at the dental supplies store so much I ended up studying to be a dental technician lol!
Hey Adam... Science Channel released MythBusters Jr on TH-cam on April 18. I knew it existed, but missed it when it aired on TV. You look like you had a blast, and I hope a second season is in the works. I have really appreciated your regular updates over the past few weeks, and wanted to thank you for entertaining and educational content. Keep up the good work.
For once I can say that I have one, and luckily have for about half my life, it has served me so well. I always called it a dremel, cos that's what I was told it was i always assumed i had some cheap, off-brand one, it was years before I came face to face with an actual dremel and found it so bulky by comparison.
(I do have loads of EZ clic and other dremel brand bits for it though)
I use a 230V Proxxon tool (basically the bigger version of the one adam has) for over 10years without any issues,its MUCH better than any Dremel or other brand, plus you can use it with any tools as it has clasps and holders for any metric size tool shafts.
I looked up their site, Proxxon was founded in Germany and they make things like these along with cordless versions and the rig attachments. They even make small mills and lathes.
I've been looking at one of these but I sant afford anything fancy so I'll probably get the $18 Wen model that's on Amazon. I like that it comes with a flexible extension shaft so you don't have to hold the big unit in your hand.
I like the tools but the distributor in Ga. are liers. I bought their 70 milling, chop saw, table saw.
I asked about the servos in the catalog for the 70 so I can run it with my computer. She told me they were out of stock but will be in stock within the week. I called a week later to order the servos and the same person/an owner told me the servos are not for sale in the US and they can not order if they wanted too. Hmm!!. The equipment is great, Ga never.
My dad has been using one of these Proxxon drills for high precision woodworking for years and years. Except for a fault in the cable, it's been working great.
I love my Dremel. I have the dremel chuck attached directly to the flex cable. Works amazing for me
I went with the Dremel flex shaft attachment and affixed it to the end of my Milwaukee M12 rotary tool, it's a direct fit which is awesome! It's super light too since the motor and everything in in the M12 tool itself!
I always watch all kind of diy videos and it surprises me how nobody ever think of dental supply kind of rotary tools, they are really precise and not to expensive if you only get the hand piece and you get it working with a universal laptop charger.
I've been looking at a few dental micromotors! Which handpiece do you have? So you don't necessarily need the unit thing most seem to come come with?
there are colet sets for proxxon too, huge difference from dremel is that all important parts on proxxon are metal and not plastic so it runs much truer than dremel. Super useful proxxon tools IMHO are
MF 70 (easily converted to CNC, there's cnc version from proxxon too but tad expensive)
IBS/E
LWB/E
MB200
UHZ
MB110/BF
FS
TBM220 or TBH
Important thing to note about "12V" proxxon tools is that they are not using 12V DC nor 12V AC!! They are using rectified AC (so no capacitors on the output, just both waves moved to same side) and that "impulse 12V" is required for their speed control to work. If you connect it to 12VDC the speed control does not work and you get less torque and speed out of them.
Can someone talk to me about that doc Oc monitor arm?
You think with your finger Adam you would stay away from high rpm tools lol.
dremel makes a flex shaft attachment for their rotary tools. can't imagine you don't have one / or know about them, but it's a worthwhile investment for sure.
So seems Adam injured the same exact finger as a few weeks ago! That's tough luck..
I impulse bought this for my father as a gift few years ago, love it, I did buy rotary extension cord from aliexpress, mainly to avoid putting angled pressure to the engine 😊
Adam if you don’t have one you definitely should get the Proxxon Pen Sander PS13. It runs on the same 12V power supply and it’s absolutely amazing for model sanding/finishing. Being able to have a power sander that gets into all the small nooks on models has been a game changer for me working a lot with FDM prints. (Proxxon 28594 www.amazon.com/dp/B000NDGUXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_oa5n6PzSdKh9X)
Hi Adam, thanks for the tip; I just ordered it. I've got a couple of Proxxon tools in my workshop (I'm an architectural model maker and signpainter) and the one I strongly recommend is the BS/E belt sander. It has a nice grip, good weight and is very powerful. Especially handy for those hard to reach spots.
In Europe we can find Proxxon tools easily! I have several and my prefered one is my tiny disc sander (TG 125/E). I also have a Proxxon rotary tool (for almost 20 years), but mine is 220v (plugs directly to the wall socket). Cheers and stay safe
Kinda wish there'd be an even thinner rotary tool out there, like ⅔ in diameter of this one, but still with infinite speed adjustment and a chuck and to top it off a super flexible Silicone Power Cord.
I still have one of the OLD Dremel ones from when they had an LCD Display for displaying the RPMs but that fucker is such a hunk of a machine that holding it like a pencil for doing super detailed drilling and engraving operations is out of the question for me and that stiff Power Cord it's trailing isn't exactly helping either. Ya kno'... Something like those stylish Pencil Screwdrivers that have popped up in recent years ( www.aliexpress.com/item/32951882516.html ) - Just slightly beefier to meed the required torque and to reach a wider speed set.
We all know what this is building up to: Adam's ultimate One Day Build - an indestructible replacement finger.
A Tested One Day Build: Adam's Bionic Finger!
@@doncarlton4858 Maybe we should keep quiet about this. If Trump can get people to drink Lysol, I can imagine people wanting to do a Tested: One Day Build of a bionic finger because, you know: they saw Adam Savage make one on his TH-cam channel. Blimey! 😬
Proxxon has been making rotatry tools for decades, it's their key product. I own one, they're actually inexpensive in gemani where they're made (they're made in Luxembourg actually but HQ is in gemani)
Proxxon for me is like the Festool of modelmaking, high quality tools, but a big hole in your wallet..
How's the finger going? Hope it's all good as you hands are the tool of your trade.
Years ago a good friend introduced me to a rotary tool that is amazing. It runs at 350,000 rpm which is about twice the speed of a dental drill and uses carbide or diamond bits. The speed is so high there is no vibration and you can carve and engrave just about anything. He's carved egg shells, glass, wood and steel. They're not cheap but I am always amazed by the work he turns out. Search powercrafter.us or profitablehobbies.com.
The hanging Foredom tools are awesome as well, I use them for jewellery and carving. Only downside is they are expensive.
And not especially portable.
@@csn583 just about as portable as the proxxon tool he was showing, but I still keep a battery powered Dremel for quick jobs outside the shop.
I have the flex shaft for my Dremel and I hang it on an IV Bottle stand that has casters.
you can also buy chucks like that for Dremels, which I can highly recommend
Looked like the same chuck in fact.
@@doncarlton4858 maybe, but I wouldn't rely on Proxxon and Dremel using the same kind of threaded axle
I use a Black And Decker rotary tool which my mom originally got to trim our dog's nails, and besides the tool collar which is very finicky it's a good tool and also has fine speed control. It's seen a lot of use in various projects.
I prefer a legit Dremel with a flexible shaft extension. Its even more lightweight than your tool but with all the power and reliability of a full-sized dremel. The one disadvantage is you need to move your other hand to change the speed, or get some kind of foot peddle setup.
Proxxon is a well known brand in the uk and there stuff is really good, how ever a little pricy
But for the money you get more than with Drehmel, also the stuff tends to last quit a bit longer.
@@sgtmett6946 Yeah, esp. if you go for the industrial ones with the metal gear housing. They are not that much more expensive than the standard ones. But even the standard ones are nice. The Dremels feel like plastic toys in comparison for basically the same price. (at least over here. I think in the US Dremels are cheaper than Proxxons)
I have the heavy duty transformer from Proxxon and I love it. I like it because I can keep all my tools plugged into it, like their soldering iron. I've also mmodifed other tools to run off of it.
If you are having trouble finding the tool on Amazon, then you can get it directly from our store here www.proxxon.com/us/micromot/38472.php?search and even cheaper than some of those Amazon sellers!
Over here in Germany everybody had a Proxxon even before the Dremel popped up in our stores. As much i love the power of my Dremels i still use the Proxxon for finer and detailed stuff.
Adam have a look for Proxxon tiny table saw, it's great for cutting circuit boards, Polysterol sheets and so on.
Which saw are you using? If it is the K230: it may die on you soon, it often does - esp. with heavy loads like PCBs. If it is the FET: any quirks to look out for? How does it perform?
@@KonradTheWizzard
Hallo Konrad,
i have the FET. It works very stable and has a much more powerful motor.
I don't use it every day, but it's in use for over 3 years with all kinds of plastic sheet material and plywood without any issues.
@@TheElrondo Cool, good to know I bought the right replacement. Time to go into my mini-workshop and finally unwrap it.
I got their disc sander 250mm and man its good!! Bought it second hand and learned that it was around 20 years old and still runs very good.
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That is pretty much EXACTLY the chuck that's available for a Dremel. Like, it's the Dremel-brand chuck. And I really wouldn't recommend using "the smallest bits you have" in a rotary tool. You're just begging to have a piece of #80 drill bit stuck in your project. Don't use a power drill for anything smaller than about a #65 or so. Otherwise, use a pin vice.
I've had Proxxon tools for 15 years or so bought them for an in house architectural modelshop I ran ..Solid German make, I have the TSG250 disk sander , The Proxxon Micromot FET table saw and literall was gifted the PS13 Pen sander this week as a belated birthday gift.
I did have the KGS80 chop saw but sold it as I didnt use it much.
Pricely tools but can highly recommend them.
The Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter THERMOCUT 115/E is amazing tool for any maker that uses insulation foam or Styrofoam in their builds. I use it for making bricks and other foam details for miniature war gaming and Table Top RPG systems. Black Magic Craft on youtube shows what can be done with the tool in such an amazing way.
I have a bunch of air-driven low-speed rotary tools. Dentist/oral surgery office. The high speed ones make material disappear. :)
I love those.
PS: $90!!!!!!!! My supplier wanted to sell me one for $900+!!!!!
Would this "PROXON PRODUCT" work with a "Foot Control" for variable speed?
Has Adam ever tried the Pneumatic (Air) Rotory Tools?
I love my "DREMEL", but the ones (I own 4) I have are getting a bit OLD...
Hi, Adam! It is nice to see that you like our german tools. But when you said "north of 90 bucks" I could not believe my ears. Here the power supply is 19€ ($ 20,60) and the Micromot tool is 26€ ($ 28,20). So sad that you guys in America have to pay such a premium price. My advice would be to get the foot switch for it. I always found it frustrating to turn it of by the rotary knob. Another thing you could invest in is the flex shaft. I find it durable and really light weigt.
Proxxon is a very well known (And high quality) brand in the EU. As far as I know, mostly among all kinds of model makers.
I own this rotary tool, their middleground DS460 scroll saw and their small FET tablesaw. And let me tell you, I was almost laughing my ass off when I first saw their tiny tablesaw, and thought it surely couldn't be used for anything other than papercraft. Being in a smaller shop, and making lots and lots of mdf boxes as part of my work, I've ended up preferring their small tablesaw over my bigger DeWalt saw :P
I bought the version called "Professional drill/grinder IBS/E" a couple of years back. I have not touched the Dremel I also own ever since. The quality difference is nuts for not much more money. The Proxxon tool feels like professional equipment, it's quiet (well, I guess I should say "less noisy") compared to the Dremel, you barely feel any vibration when you turn it on. Just absolute night and day difference. You can just feel that the quality is so much higher.
Also bought the mini drill press stand thing for it. That one is ok, orders of magnitude better than the plastic crap from Dremel, but I wish the action on it was a wee bit smoother to match the feel of the rotary tool. Still well worth the money though I think. Drilling PCBs precisely is actually doable now, whereas with the dremel combo it was an exercise in frustration.
I have several different Proxxon tools and they vary significantly in
quality. The chop saw and the small disk sander are incredible. The band
saw is Useful but very noisy and feels cheap. The KS 115 table saw is
cute and useful for tiny things. My bigger table saw (the older FKS/E)
has a serious problem where a warped casting causes the blade to be
canted such that it pinches the workpiece against the fence on the exit
side. It makes it imprecise and dangerous to use and is a difficult
repair. Also, many of the Proxxon tools are sold rebadged under the
name Micro-Mark.
Proxxon makes all kinds of awesome tools aimed at scale model builders. I've been drooling over their product line for decades. Their miniature planer, miniature gourd cutter (which is a miniature reciprocating saw with tiny blades) and their miniature mills are on the very top of my wishlist. One day I tell you!! ONE DAY I will eventually own these tools!! I've had the pleasure of trying everything except their miniature mill and they are beautifully built!!
Oh!!! If you really wanna check out some tool porn you have to go to
www.micromark.com/