|
Proxxon 38481 IB/E Professional Rotary Tool |  | Brand: Proxxon
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $135.00
Buy New: $110.34
as of 7/31/2010 11:29 PDT details
You Save: $24.66 (18%)
New (4) from $108.34
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 2225
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 13 x 7.9 x 4.5
MPN: 38481
Model: 38481
EAN: 4006274384811
ASIN: B001FWXEO6
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Features:
| • | Tool comes with 6 high concentricity steel collets - 1/32, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8 inch (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0, 3.2 millimeter) | | • | Comes with 34 industrial quality bit and cutters and blow molded storage case | | • | 5,000-20,000rpm; 110-120VAC, 60HZ, 1/8hp (100W0; 9 inches long, 1.3 pounds | | • | Professional rotary tool can be used in conjunction with 38700 footswitch, 28756 tile cutting attachment, 28405 90° angle attachment, 28620 flexshaft, 28606 drill stand, 28603 and 28610 universal bench top holder |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Proxxon Professional Grinder is the smoothest and most powerful hand held rotary tool we have ever tested. The quality of this tool is exceptional. This tool has features not found on other rotary tools
Amazon.com Product Description
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.  | The IB/E Professional
Rotary Tool Offers:- Electronic speed control.
- 34-piece accessory kit with industrial-quality bits and cutters.
- Variable-speed motor that operates between 5,000 and 20,000 RPM.
|
|  |
| 
A handy storage case is included. |
The Proxxon IB/E Professional Rotary Tool is lightweight, quiet, and capable of high torque even at low speeds. View larger. |
Ideal for a Wide Range of Hobby Projects
With 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 Uses
The 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 Operation
The 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 Box
Rotary tool, 34-piece accessory set, six triple-slit steel collets, and storage case.
1. Ball-bearing spindle of ground steel, with lock-button for rapid cutter changes.
2. Streamlined die-cast aluminum head for exact bearing seats and optimal stability.
3. Quiet 100-W motor with continuously variable speeds between 5,000 and 20,000 RPM.
4. Complete with six triple-slit steel collets covering 1/32'' to 1/8'' (1.0-3.2 mm). |
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 29
 The Porsche of rotary tools. July 6, 2010
Austin Appleby
Absolutely fantastic. Best tool on my workbench.
Much less noisy than a Dremel, zero vibration, speed control that actually works well, exceedingly solid construction.
I use this combined with the Proxxon drill press stand (which Amazon also sells) to drill holes in homemade circuit boards. Works like a charm, even with the tiniest drill bits. I can do hundreds of holes perfectly and never break a bit.
Worth Every Penny June 12, 2010
Z. Hester (Rapid City, SD United States)
I own a range of power tools from home-/hobby-grade to professional-grade. Very rarely, I run into a tool that's priced to be accessible to the home user, but provides quality at a professional level. This is one of those rare tools.
Certainly, this tool is more expensive than Dremel's competing products, but it's almost unfair to compare this tool to anything Dremel makes. I have owned a lot of Dremel products, and I was considering purchasing the Dremel 4000 to use as a spindle for a homemade CNC PCB router. I had no previous experience with anything Proxxon makes, so it was a bit of a leap of faith. I'm more than happy I bought the Proxxon.
The Proxxon IB/E is 30% more expensive than the Dremel 4000, but you get about 200% more tool for your money. The tool is built with far better precision. The plastic parts of the body feel like a serious power tool, and the aluminum nose that supports the bearings makes the whole thing feel indestructible compared to other tools in its class.
You can run the Proxxon at its highest speed setting, and it's far quieter than the Dremel running at its lowest. A quieter tool isn't just beneficial to the operator's hearing. A quieter tool is also an indication of fewer wearing surfaces inside the tool (brushes, bearings, gears, etc). All Dremels I've used sound like they're actively trying to destroy themselves. The Proxxon sounds like other tools that are far more expensive.
From the perspective of a student of CNC machining, the Proxxon excels at my use as a milling spindle. Even if it wasn't a more precise tool (the most important aspect), the noise level and separate power switch puts this tool way ahead of the pack. The 20mm round mounting surface (used to attach the IB/E to any "Micromot" accessory), makes this tool far easier to integrate into a micro-sized milling machine than its competitors.
A lot of tool manufacturers are in a free-fall of decreasing quality right now (largely a result of dramatic cost-cutting and outsourcing of their facilities). The Proxxon tools will not disappoint you like most of the established brand names will.
Made in Luxembourg May 26, 2010
Bob (Western Mass USA)
originally tried the Neiko tool as it was too cheap to resist (see my review on that) when I returned it for refund I ordered this, the ad copy bragging about accurate low runout spindle drew me in. It is as quiet as everybody says, no perceptible runout and seems very well made. I haven't tried heavy material removal or weld grinding with it yet, so no opinion on power, but have run it for > hour deburring bronze. very impressed. and mine wasn't made in china, for once. I understand that Proxxon is German, so I won't state ALL of them are made in Luxembourg as German companies commonly MFG the same product at various global locations to serve markets or be able to shift production as one area becomes advantageous. The collets seem very good, I have used 2 of them, and no perceptible vibration at all. I chose the more expensive "PRO" as I do 90% metal work, and felt the long term quill support might be better on it.
Proxxon Review May 19, 2010
G. Farrier (Aransas Pass, Texas)
This is an amazing tool. You will have to listen to hear it running as there is no perceptible vibration. The build quality is excellent and the ergonomics make it comfortable and safe to use. The on-off switch is separate from the speed control dial which I like. The bit and collet changes are easy. Overall an impressive machine and worth the price.
A Very Fine Tool May 6, 2010
James Webb (Wauconda, IL USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The positive reviews here are accurate. This tool is quiet and vibration-free through its entire speed range. It is light and comfortable to hold, and the selected speed stays constant when the tool is under load. The power cord's length is generous, but not so much so that it is cumbersome. The collets are finely crafted, and do not need excessive tightening to hold bits firmly. In fact, for work that hasn't required a lot of torque, finger tightening the collets has worked just fine. The included collet wrench is comfortable to use, and has a slit in it through which one can pass the shank of a bit with a large head. While doing my purchase research, I fretted about the problems others have had with the keyless chuck that it turns out is not made for this model. Not having the infinitely variable jaws of a chuck has not been an issue for me. The collets supplied cover six of the most common shank sizes and have met all my needs.
The case is reasonably sized and is roomy inside without being cavernous. The blocks that hold the collets and accessories snap firmly into their receptacles. When the tool arrived, these blocks were loose inside the case. I had to press them in quite firmly to make them snap into place which suggests to me that either those who have had problems have not pressed firmly enough or I got lucky and received a case and blocks with tight tolerances.
I measured for run out using the pre-installed 3/32" collet and one of the included bits. At the place where the shank entered the collet the reading was 0.000. That goes a long way toward explaining the absence of noise and vibration.
This has been a fine purchase, and has been well worth the slightly higher purchase price versus the Dremel 4000, which I also considered. I am happy.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 29
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.  | |
