Micromotor, which one?

Hi all.

I know this subject has probably been well discussed but here goes....

I have recently been using a (cheap) marathon micromotor purchased on ebay. Although it does the job, in a fashion anyway, the quality isn't the best. I'm on my second handpiece already and I was just wondering what you guys would recommend based on quality/value?

Thanks in advance

Paul

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Hi Paul, My main micromotor is from Ram Products USA, which I have had for many years but as I would hate to be without one if it fails, I also have a cheaper spare which doubles for travelling to college.

I so liked my Marathon, now in its second year, that it is on my bench as my referred one. If you are prospecting I would suggest you consider one with a hammer attachment to help with stone setting. The thread by Enigma above (Thanks Chris) says it all. Dennis.

Paul, may I ask if you have a pendant drill? I know that micro motors are popular but I have managed throughout my working life with just pendant drills. I have an old Milbro pendant drill and a Renda pendant drill. I use the Milbro for drilling and the Renda has a slip joint flex shaft which allows me to use a Faro quick release hand piece for burrs etc. and also a Faro hammer hand piece used for setting and texturing.

James

Thanks for the replies. In answer to your question goldsmith I don't have a pendant drill. I'm getting to the stage now where I need better tools after investing in an online course with Peter Keep in Australia. I'll research the pendant drills. Thanks

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I didn't have either but it was suggested that a Micromotor is lighter to use and I was given a foredom for my Christmas. It will be expensive to buy a hammer action handpiece though so that's another considered purchase

How are you liking it though, Caroline? Dennis.

I do find it light and easy to use but I've nothing to compare it to other than the pendant motors we used at college too long ago to remember. I had wanted something to help with stone setting as I've become a bit feeble so a hammer action would have been preferable and I'm wondering now if it would be cheaper to buy a pendant that allows that attachment rather than buy one for the foredom