Dremel 290-05 120-Volt Industrial Engraver

by Dremel

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Dremel 290-05 is ideal for identifying and personalizing your valuables as well as decorative engraving, Engraves wood, leather, tools, machinery, hard steel, stone, glass, ceramics, porcelain, plastics and more, 115-Volt, AC, 60 Hz, 0.2-Amp, 7200 strokes per minute.

Product Description

Stroke adjustment dial regulates engraving depth from fine lines to deep grooves; Replaceable carbide point lets you engrave on most surfaces; Letter/Number template helps etch words and numbers; Soft grip adds extra comfort and control; Light and compact design provides comfortable use for precision engraving performance; Two year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VZIGA0
• Item model number: 290-05
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,612 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed, April 22, 2009

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Jamie R. Deem "Theophilus" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dremel 290-05 120-Volt Industrial Engraver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this engraver to mark all of my tools with serial numbers and my name. On the very first tool, after engraving the serial number, the diamond tip began to loosen and slip out. I reached for the included little wrench with a standard screwdriver tip on one end to tighten the set screw that holds the diamond tip in the tool. I tried to use the screwdriver tip to tighten the slotted set screw and quickly discovered that the provided tool was too thick to fit into the groove in the set screw. I was a little miffed, but just walked over to a benchtop polishing wheel to remove a small amount of steel from the tool so that it would fit in the screw for which it was made. When I returned to the engraver to tighten the set screw the tool fit perfectly, and with one turn the screw, all the threads stripped out of the tool, not off the set screw. The set screw is just fine, but the metal that was threaded for it to go into is made of a metal so soft that it cannot withstand a single turn of the set screw that is essential to hold the diamond tip in place. I'm still rather incredulous that this tool would be made so poorly; perhaps they had a bad batch that got out on the market. If you already have one, with a soft metal housing for the diamond tip, you might wish to try some Locktite on the set screw and perhaps even the diamond tip where it contacts the soft metal housing. Be sure to take note of the different strengths of Locktite so that the bottle or tube you buy will be effective. My engraver will be going back, and I do not think I will be purchasing any more Dremel products in the near future.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good tool, October 28, 2008

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A. Walk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dremel 290-05 120-Volt Industrial Engraver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have only used this tool a few times, but it has worked very well.
I was surprised at how thick of a piece of metal it will make a cut in.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great tool, May 12, 2008

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Licari Woodworking, LLC "jimmy" (ct) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dremel 290-05 120-Volt Industrial Engraver (Tools & Home Improvement)

great little unit! works on all metals including saw blades and router bits. I am using the diamond tip with it. powerfull and not too loud. glad i own it.