As a model railroader you need one or the other craft machine for the "fine" job, I have more than 15 years ago the machines from Proxxon discovered for myself. The FBS 240 Feinbohrschleifer I have for about a year in use and am delighted with the performance of the machine. It is since always operational and ready to hand within reach. , The machine is equipped with 400 grams is not necessarily a lightweight and it is connected with a cable to the normal power grid. This makes the machine but not unwieldy. The recessed grips make the machine excellent in the hand. The rubber coating is pleasant and good grip. You can see the machine almost like holding a pen and lead. , The engine runs smoothly and round, there is little unpleasant vibrations. The speed can be adjusted with the knob on the top. With higher speeds, the noise level increases though, but not overly loud. With a simple instrument I have a sound pressure of approximately 70 dBA at half a meter distance from the machine measured at the highest idle speed. Adjusts to the speed down, the machine is much quieter. , The chuck accepts tools up to a shaft diameter of about 4 mm, it can also be used tools from other vendors. The machine can be clamped with the system accessories for 20 mm Collar diameter eg in the Proxxon drill. , When using you should wear protective goggles and face masks. When using the corundum cutting discs much dust. These very thin cutting discs crumble rather quickly when they are tilted and the items flying through the workshop. , The system accessories and the tools offered leave nothing to be desired for many applications. The handicrafts of the model train, the machine comes to separate metals and plastic and to drill for use, but also when I use the glass engraving machine. , Even though I still needed 240 Feinbohrschleifer no spare parts for the FBS, good experience I did with the Proxxon service. Do you need spare parts, just one phone call and within a few days, the parts are sent. , For the fine craft job at home this machine is definitely a buy recommendation.
