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3241896 Micro Engraver, Diamond-Tipped Ballpoint, Ideal for Detailed Engraving on Wood, Metal, Ceramic, Glass and More, 1" Height, 1" Wide, 7" Length

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 187 ratings
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  • Contoured grip for comfort and control
  • Pen-type design fits in a shirt pocket or purse and goes anywhere
  • Precision-ground stainless steel bit with diamond point tip
  • Requires two aaa batteries, included
  • Uses 3/32 inch

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 4 inches; 2.47 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3241896
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 2 AAA batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ RSR Electronics Inc
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006U9CN8W
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 187 ratings

Product Description

Small as a pen and perfect for detailed work, this diamond-tipped ballpoint engraver is ideal for engraving wood, metal, ceramic, glass, and more.

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187 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of use, and value of the lab supply. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to handle like a pen, and is great value for money. Some are satisfied with size, and weight. That said, some complain about the power, strength, and quality.

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40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well on plastic, mirror, aluminum, and glass. Some say that it has no issues and works smoothly.

"...It even works easily on metal. The function is far easier than those bog vibrator type and much easier to use than those plug-in rotary tools...." Read more

"...It is amazing! I also tried it and it works really great!..." Read more

"Works great, but you should probably buy a lettering template (if such a thing exists) to go along with it, as the rotating tip makes it difficult..." Read more

"I will not bash the product. I got it for work and it is working like a champ...." Read more

30 customers mention21 positive9 negative

Customers find the engraving machine easy to use. They mention it's light, accurate, and easy to handle like a pen. Some say the function is far easier than other vibrator types and that it'll allow them to write small letters neatly and with great precision.

"...It even works easily on metal. The function is far easier than those bog vibrator type and much easier to use than those plug-in rotary tools...." Read more

"...move do to the rotation of the bit, but after a few tries it is really easy to use and get really great designs on lots of different things!..." Read more

"...tried to use in the past skipped all over the place and were difficult to control...." Read more

"...it about the size of a highlighter, has some weight to it but easy to manage, easy to grip...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the lab supply. They say it works great for the price and saves them money.

"I was bit dubious of a battery powered unit this small, but the price was decent. The tip is diamond empregnated, which really helps...." Read more

"...But it's inexpensive and gives me an idea of what to look for in a step up.One thing I really like is the dead-man button...." Read more

"...It has become a new obsession - engraving everything!Well worth the money." Read more

"...Very handy and worth the money so far. It will not improve your handwriting." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the lab supply. They mention it's a portable engraver that works well. Some say it'll work on soft metal surfaces with a small battery. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and power of the product.

"...It's also good for really light work but any more than that, it really isn't powerful enough...." Read more

"...It is a nice size and fits better in my hand than many others I've seen." Read more

"...Its size is only slightly larger than a large ink pen which allows you to control and write very similar to your normal writing." Read more

"...This little guy does a good job for it's size, sometimes you just have to take a little more time." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the weight of the engraver to be light weight and portable. They also say it is perfect for home use and works well.

"...on just two AAA batteries, it doesn't have much power, but the light weight and lack of a cord help you maintain control...." Read more

"Extremely light, accurate and easy to use. For small engraving projects this engraver is perfect...." Read more

"Easy to use, easy on my wallet too. Engraves nicely on just about anything! Will buy more in the future." Read more

"nice engraver fits good in your pocket. works well." Read more

39 customers mention26 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention it's a good starter engraver, while others say it doesn't enlarge very deeply, making detailed or small engravings difficult. Some say it takes some practice to do the engraving, while other say it does more etching than engraving.

"I bought this for my husband because he wanted to start engraving. It is amazing! I also tried it and it works really great!..." Read more

"I'm buying another one; that's how much I like it. It is the best micro engraver I have used so far, but I keep misplacing the two I have - I really..." Read more

"...some creative engraving, but it's difficult to control well, and doesn't engrave deeply - it's not very powerful...." Read more

"...I saw that, my expectations dropped quite a bit, but the engraver works OK for smaller jobs, especially on softer materials like plastic...." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the lab supply. They mention that it has little power, the motor is weak, and it keeps on stopping. Some say that the product does not work well on metal and would do better on metal.

"...'s difficult to control well, and doesn't engrave deeply - it's not very powerful. Better for just labeling your stuff, not aesthetic purposes." Read more

"...Operating on just two AAA batteries, it doesn't have much power, but the light weight and lack of a cord help you maintain control...." Read more

"...also good for really light work but any more than that, it really isn't powerful enough...." Read more

"Not very powerful but works as described on plastic, which is the only material I have tried it on. I was able to label many chargers, etc...." Read more

12 customers mention3 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the strength of the lab supply. They mention that it could not withstand the work, it doesn't last long, and is super weak. Some say that it broke after first use.

"Works really well, only downfall is the bit piece doesn't last very long (about four uses in my case) and on top of that it only comes with one, and..." Read more

"...It is extremely weak and seemed to die very quickly even though the batteries were still fully charged...." Read more

"...good starter engraver if you are just getting into it because it's not to strong that you can't practice good strokes...." Read more

"I love this little thing. Works great. Not made to lat forever, but what do u expect for 12bucks!?..." Read more

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Very happy with this purchase. I bought this pen to engrave several wooden hangers as wedding gifts. No issues at all!
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Stephen Ruback
5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2014
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I was bit dubious of a battery powered unit this small, but the price was decent. The tip is diamond empregnated, which really helps. I wanted to engrave the letters on the keys of a n old keyboard where they were wearing off. This engraver provided the perfect touch to do exactly what I needed, with little effort. It even works easily on metal. The function is far easier than those bog vibrator type and much easier to use than those plug-in rotary tools. Will see how long it lasts, but it did what I needed in a matter of minutes. Well worth the price. I wasted more time and gas looking in local stores for tis function than this cost. I bought another brand for a slightly higher price at the same time, but it turned out to be pure junk and was returned immediately. this one is a keeper, just remember to remove the batteries when not using it regularly.
55 people found this helpful
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Angelina Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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I bought this for my husband because he wanted to start engraving. It is amazing! I also tried it and it works really great! Have to get used to it because it does move do to the rotation of the bit, but after a few tries it is really easy to use and get really great designs on lots of different things! Highly recommend.
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Paul Alex Prince III
3.0 out of 5 stars Perfectionists Beware!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014
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Works great, but you should probably buy a lettering template (if such a thing exists) to go along with it, as the rotating tip makes it difficult (but not impossible) to consistently create well-shaped and similarly sized letters. Both curves and straight lines can be difficult to execute without the tip wanting to move off in the wrong direction, due to the spin. If you're not a perfectionist, this won't be a problem; but if you are, it'll drive you crazy!
27 people found this helpful
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Wayfinder
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly effective engraver
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2016
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Engravers I've tried to use in the past skipped all over the place and were difficult to control. This one provides far better control and engraves right where I want it to engrave. I would give it 5 stars except it only accepts one size of shank; it could be so much more versatile if it had a shank insert or variable size shank. But it's inexpensive and gives me an idea of what to look for in a step up.
One thing I really like is the dead-man button. If you lose control of this it instantly turns off. At first I didn't think I'd like having to hold the button down all the time, but it's a very light press to make it work, it's easy to hold, and if you get tired of holding the button it's probably time to give the tip a heat-rest. So it works all the way around.

Please do remember to use eye protection and a dust mask-- always-- no matter what the material.
5 people found this helpful
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Bee Si
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small details.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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I read the other reviews for this thing and I was a little hesitant. . But, I went ahead and got it to see if it would work. And I love it, honestly.

It's not going to run a glass etching business, let's just get that out right now. . And it's not a tool that will go for hours and hours or even 25 minutes in a single setting . It will, however, provide the fine etching tip you need to get in and touch up those tight areas you can't get with your dremel.

What I found this to be the most useful at is adding just a little bit more detail on your etching. Since it's such a fine tip, it's going to look different than your dremel. So, for instance if you do a leaf, take this after your sand etching or your dremel and add just a few highlights here and there to make the leaf pop. Or if there's an area that's just blending in, outline it with this an it will pop just enough. .

So, this is more of an 'accent adding tool' than it is an engraver. . . However, if you are just engraving a rough initial on a yeti or glass or something, this would work just fine for that as well. . So, just think small and fine detail and you have a good product.
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Wizard96
1.0 out of 5 stars Generic brand my left foot
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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I will not bash the product. I got it for work and it is working like a champ. However it is false advertising to say it is a "Generic" brand. It is actually a product of Harbor Freight Tools and the retail price at Harbor Freight is $9.99.

This is my claim for False Advertising.
16 people found this helpful
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K. Irvine
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchasing my 3rd one - love it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
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I'm buying another one; that's how much I like it. It is the best micro engraver I have used so far, but I keep misplacing the two I have - I really need one in every room & I have a feeling that I might find a couple in my husband's workshop. (Side note: I purchased a plastic one from Dollar General that is "as seen on TV". I don't like the fat grip and it seems to be noisier.) This one is more natural to hold, like a pen, and does a decent job of engraving my metal crafting dies, iPad, computer, and anything else I want to put my initials on. It has become a new obsession - engraving everything!
Well worth the money.
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Vicki L
2.0 out of 5 stars Better for just labeling your stuff
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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Not very powerful. I wanted this for some creative engraving, but it's difficult to control well, and doesn't engrave deeply - it's not very powerful. Better for just labeling your stuff, not aesthetic purposes.
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