What is a "Micro-Motor" - why are they GREAT?

  On "Orchid-Ganoksin" dated Dec.29th & 30th/2022 a question about this unbelievable bench apparatus was discussed. I replied, as I always do in writing "what a great new essay topic".

 I've been using this type of bench tool since the early 1990s.

 This preferred bench-type of motor has been an integral addition to my setting bench for over 30+ years. 

 Why is this type of such a valuable addition for us all? These answers are solely my opinions and from my own experiences. 

With 65 years of Diamond Setting experience, I've seen many changes during the past decades.

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1) First of all, there is no need for a long "heavy weighted" cable.

2) No need to keep lifting your (cumbersome) #30 handpiece while you are trying to do your delicate jewellery fabrication.

3) Your hand or arm will get extremely tired in the process. 

4) There is no longer a key to unlock your many burs.

5) There is no longer a very heavy large motor resting on a pole on the corner of your bench. (Those days are gone like the Dinosaurs).

6) The eventual "full lack of mobility" prevents any chance to make creative work.

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                         Micro-Motor: positive responses!

The "speed control" is both on the bench-top and another "speed control" is located on the floor. The "On & Off, plus the Reverse direction" are located on the instrument.

 I've made "smileys" to remember what speed not to go to, or beyond. For Diamond Setting any higher speed is not required.

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1) The "#30, hand-piece" is too cumbersome to work with. It has no flexible features.

2) The flex-shaft handle (shown on top) is my second choice, but I still had that 'heavy cable' to contend with.

3) My FIRST CHOICE is the fantastic 'Micro-Motor'. It's so easy to hold, as the motor & air-cooling fan is in the handle.

 The parts of that inferior (unnamed) pedal are no longer made and the stocks are no longer available. I always have a secondary apparatus for backup, I don't like to be caught a second time.

I had to buy another brand of micro-motor just to replace this one, no other pedals in the market would work in conjunction with theirs.

      (I deleted the name & photo of this particular brand for legal reasons.)

  There are times when "experimenting" is another 'teacher'.

 If a tool is not adequate for me, I WILL RETURN IT, with my reasons. I did contact both my tool supplier and that company about why I wasn't pleased with their micro-motor. 

 We exchanged long discussions about these pedal problems. We were unanimous that I should look for another brand of micro-motor.

 

 In closing, if I caused any frustration because of this essay, I apologize. "Gerrylewy18@gmail.com".

 

 If you wish to know this company's name, I will give it to you in my return (private) email.