In this detailed essay are handpieces that Jewellers, as well as Diamond-Setters have at their benches. There are 'pros & cons' for mostly every item being displayed here. I have my own preferences, but that won't let me persuade which you should buy.
Some of them are less expensive than the others, and some tool suppliers might be less expensive then the others. Be aware of the country of origin, as quality is number one.
(These 'comments' are mine to share and should not be used in your purchasing of tools).
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This steel pole has just one job to do and that is to suspend the (heavy) motor and shaft at a preferred height for you. In addition, the height can be easily adjusted to your individual needs.
For convenience, I secured my motor on a clamp 'up & against' the bench.
This motor & shaft should avoid being resting on your bench-top. If the motor is among your hand-tools, you might not have any 'freedom' in working with your jewellery.
How high should the motor be? From the 'top of the motor to the end of your handpiece' is mostly the desired overall length.
This is the optimum length of your motor & shaft, I'm using my photos of my bench as a prime example. What I displaying here, is not from other benches, but my own.
Every motor MUST COME WITH A 'FOOT-PEDAL', if not, DON'T BUY IT.
In this photo is my very own easy to use 'micro-motor'. You'll notice when the handpiece is not needed, it's in it's own receptacle and not getting in my way of my setting tools.
One added feature of these desk-top 'micro-motors' is a foot-pedal, plus they come with a 'reverse' control. These are great ideas, you just never know when these are needed.
This hand-piece is good, I once had a handle like this. The only reason why I gave up on it was the 'flipping' of the locking device for the burs. (I had these devices actually snap and cut into my flesh on my hand.)
If you ask me what my opinion in buying this style of handles, 'think twice'!
This handpiece is lacking a 'flex attachment' therefore making it rather too difficult to use in the craft of gemstone setting. To put it another way, there is NO FREEDOM in maneuvering anywhere even in jewellery production.
If you are depending upon ease of use, there isn't any! If any handpieces are lacking this important feature, walk away!!!
These are an assortment of mobile, micro-motors. I'm not mentioning names, but this manufacturer is one of the best in the market.
This particular handle is good for jewellers, but not for the intense mobility needed in gemstone setting. There is no "flex-shaft attachment" to give you that added ease of moving your hand or wrist.
This key is used to tighten the burs in the handpiece, shown below.
Instead of letting your handpiece sit in your bench, I suggest to let it rest on a stand instead of getting wrapped up with your other tools in your bench. I never have my handpiece sitting ON MY BENCH.
This little micro-motor is so very portable, this style of design allows you to work with a small bench area. But is it durable for long periods of working? Your decision!!!
I think that this is a' life-saver' as you can use two handpieces at once. All you do is to switch from a "Reciprocating Hammer" to a regular Rotary tool all with one button.
I'd give this "Micro-Motor", 'two thumbs up'. All you need is one rheostat main control, that's it! It has a speed control, reverse, plus a button for another handle.
This motor and attachments are great, if you are doing constant jewellery fabrication. The basic requirement is the pole MUST hold the heavy motor and long shaft.
I just noticed one important fact that is missing, there are no "Flexible" features at the end of the two handles. You need 'complete freedom' of movement, these two handles are lacking that much needed feature (this is not nice).
My own Micro-Motor is similar to this being shown here.
This is the epitome of a good handpiece with it's own stand. This cord is it's own 'flexible' attachment. I always have two handles, just in case one handle gives me a problem.
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