I bought this engraver with birthday money from a discount store last fall, after researching it online.It will leave its mark on just about anything you would want. I like the variable speed settings which allows you to match the work to the material. I have used it to initial all my tools so there is no mistaking who it belongs to. It works on hardened steel as well as plastic. My wife uses it for craft projects in her pre-school teaching job.
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Dremel 290-01 1.15 Amp 7,200 Stroke Per Minute Engraver includes Letter and Number TemplateProduct Description: Engrave, decorate, or personalize a wide variety of materials--from metal to plastic to wood and leather--with the Dremel 290-01 7,200 Stroke Per Minute Engraver. This handy tool includes a letter and number template for infinite artistic possibilities. It also features a soft-grip body, replaceable carbide engraving point, and variable stroke control.
The Dremel 290-01 7,200 Stroke Per Minute Engraver includes:
- Engraver tool
- Letter and number template
- 9924 carbide point
The included letter and number template makes it easy to personalize your items.View larger.With a five-position stroke adjustment, the engraver etches fine lines and deep grooves.View larger.The included 9924 carbide engraving point ensures precise results.View larger.7,200 SPM Motor for Powerful Performance with a Variety of MaterialsPowered by a 7,200 SPM, 115-volt motor for reliable performance, the 290-01 lets you personalize your valuables or decorate metal, glass, and stone for a unique touch. It's also perfect for ceramics, crafts, and jewelry making.
Unlimited Personalization and Decorative OptionsWith the 290-01, the only limit is your imagination. Engrave your wedding date on a glass tumbler for a special anniversary gift or wedding favor, jazz up a plain wooden frame with a mix of lines and letters, or embellish a simple mirror with a lovely engraved design. With this tool you can also mark your valuables to help protect them from theft and engrave your name directly on your luggage to make it easier to spot your bag at the airport.
Engrave for Protection Against TheftThe Dremel Engraver helps you identify and protect property like tools, bikes, cameras, TVs, and other valuables quickly and easily. Engraving your valuables with your name or identification number makes them less likely to be stolen, as personalized items are more difficult for would-be thieves to sell for a quick profit. Plus, should your property become lost or stolen, having identification on the item helps police return recovered items to you more quickly.
Five-Position Stroke Adjustment for Precise ResultsFeaturing a five-position calibrated stroke adjustment dial to regulate the engraving depth, the 290-01 lets you etch fine lines or deep grooves in metal, glass, wood, leather, plastic, and ceramic. Its soft-grip body ensures a comfortable, secure grip, while a replaceable carbide engraving point ensures precise results. For added versatility, you can also purchase an optional 9929 diamond point (not included) for heavy-duty use on hard surfaces.
Compact, Lightweight Design for Easy Handling and Comfortable GripWeighing just 12 ounces, the 290-01 has a light and compact design that lets you perform intricate work without excessive stress on your wrist or hand, and the included number and letter template helps you complete your engraving quickly and easily without mistakes.
For additional peace of mind, the 290-01 comes with a two-year warranty.
About Dremel: A History of Brilliance and InnovationFounded in 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, Dremel is the industry leader in rotary tools. The company owes its success to the inventive genius of its founder and namesake, Albert J. Dremel. In his lifetime, Mr. Dremel owned 55 patents on a wide range of products from electric erasers to a gas-powered rotary lawn mower. His most famous and important invention was a high-speed rotary tool, dubbed the Dremel Moto-Tool. Compact, lightweight, and perfect for a wide range of jobs, the rotary tool was an immediate hit with hobbyists and eventually became accepted as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Today, the Dremel name remains synonymous with utility, durability, and innovation.
What's in the BoxEngraver tool, letter and number template, and 9924 carbide point
The versatile, easy-grip 290-01 lets you decorate and label a wide range of material, from tough metal to delicate glass. Buy Now
I bought this at Radio Shack thinking it would just be something I would use once then throw away. I desperately needed a way to wire in the remote start in my truck.I still have it and use it fairly often. For being so cheap it works great. I have had it for over a year and 1/2 and am only on the second set of batteries. I can't believe how long they last. It has a small light to illuminate what you are working on not super bright, but better than nothing. The time it takes to go from cold to hot is really quick, about 5 seconds. It has an actual metal tip unlike the ceramic "cold heat" that I bought a while back. (My cold heat now lives in the garbage). 
