WEN 21D Variable-Depth Carbide-Tipped Engraver for Wood and Metal , Lightweight, Variable Speed, Compact, Orange

Wen delivers again! If your looking to engrave pretty much any material and not break the bank doing so I highly recommend this product. I read some reviews where people were having trouble getting the carbide tip to stay in the tool, it may be because they didn’t realize the tool comes with the set screw in already but they also provide a replacement screw. It is a little loud but it’s also a power tool so noise is expected. I’ve only used it to engrave about 10 things so far so I can’t speak on the durability but it seems well made. I’d definitely recommend this engraver

This engraver is a solid product that works well at a great price. I needed it to overwrite engraving on some stereo equipment. I returned the first one I received because I thought the engraver tip would not lock in place with the provided screw. It turns out there was already a screw in the engraver that I needed to loosen to lock the tip. This was total user error. The engraver works just as it's supposed to. Just be aware that the screw in the package is a backup with the primary one already installed. I totally recommend this product.

I was unable to secure the bit into the collet. Inserting the bit into the collet, the end of the bit stops before reaching the set screw hole. Installing the set screw, it turns less than two complete times before bottoming out on something and the bit just falls out of the collet. BUT here is the trick, thanks to the great customer service representative whom I reached by phone: there is a set screw already screwed all the way into the collet! Not obvious, but all I had to do was remove the pre-installed set screw, place the bit into the collet and tighten the screw. The set screw provided in the little plastic bag with the bit and Allen key is a SPARE screw!

Once again, WEN has delivered a fantastic product. The WEN Engraver is exactly what I was hoping for. It’s easy to handle, lightweight, and comfortable to use, even for longer projects. The engraving process is smooth and precise, making it great for personalizing tools, gifts, or anything else you want to mark. It feels sturdy and well-built, just like the other WEN products I’ve used. If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable engraver that’s simple to use, I’d definitely recommend this one. Another win for WEN!

Very nice . Works very well

This is junk unless you have a set of Allen Wrenches. Allen wrench that comes with the engraver strips out. Or maybe the set screw strips out.

I like that it is the great grand son of my original WEN engraver which gave up the ghost after 40 years. It has only improved since. The machine is solid in the hand and there is a noticeable difference in the adjustment between numbers and the scale is imprinted (engraved) on the body for repeatability. The included Allen screw is a backup for the one that is tight in place from the factory. You need to back that one out to allow the tip to sink into it's hole. It would be nice if the body of the tool was a little longer before it came to the motor portion to fit my hand a little better but most people have smaller hands than I do. That would help to control the bulk of the heavy motor and thick extension cord. However, it is a solid machine and I'm being picky. The tip is sharp and gives a fine line when on the lowest setting. For an inexpensive vibrating tool (not rotary), You will do well to pick up one of these. It is worth more than the $12 price. I'm giving it 5 stars.

LOUD! EXTREMELY LOUD. I was using it in my basement and my wife heard it over the TV on the second floor. If you are going to go for this tool, invest in ear plugs, because I can't stress enough how incredibly loud this is. Other than the volume it worked well enough.