Proxxon precision electrical tools are made for those who enjoy working in miniature, model engineering, woodcarving etc. as well as the skilled tradesman looking for quality power tools of compact and convenient form.  Woodturners love the Long Neck grinder for texturing and sculpting the work surface.  Engineers are equally well served by the Proxxon range with a lineup of sturdy, small-scale lathes, milling heads, bench drills and associated tooling.

The range of Proxxon tools and accessories is huge - frankly too huge to effectively present here in a convenient form so we have restricted our listing to the most popular items.  If you have queries about any Proxxon products or wish to know what tools may be available in the range to suit your particular needs, then please give us a call or send an email.

Above all you can be assured that the quality of the tools from this well-established and innovative German company is first-class and the back-up service, should it be required, second to none.

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One of the most versatile tools in the modern workshop is the miniature drill/grinder.  As one would expect, Proxxon are at the forefront of this class of machine with a broad offering to meet almost any need.  For general workshop use the two most deservedly popular are the economical FBS240/E and the professional IB/E.

The FBS/240E features a variable speed 240 volt, 100 watt motor with speed range from 5000 to 20000 rev/min, easily varied through a rotary dial mounted towards the rear of the unit.  The full wave electronic speed control gives almost constant torque output even at the slower speed settings.  The well-balanced polyamide case has soft grip panels making the tool comfortable to use whilst the lightweight cable minimises any influence of drag from that source.  A metal collar at the front of the unit, 20 mm in diameter allows the drill to be used in the various attachments such as clamps, drill stand etc. available form Proxxon.  In its standard form the drill is supplied complete with 43 tooling items including twist drills, grinding points, sanding drums, a wire brush, buffing mops and a selection of slitting discs.  These items all mount in the precision three-jaw chuck (0.3 - 3.2 mm capacity) provided with the drill.  This versatile tool is also available with a veritable plethora of ancillary tooling including a bench stand, flexible drive shaft and a range of cutters, under the name "Superset".  The drill may also be fitted with collets in lieu of the supplied standard chuck by purchasing product reference 28940.

Where absolute precision is a must, the Professional IB/E drill/grinder is the obvious choice.  This fine tool has a 240 volt drive system specification similar to that of the FBS/240E but the all-important bearing assembly is mounted in a robust die-cast aluminium nose-piece  incorporating the 20 mm collar which provides the interface to the range of accessory products.  To maintain critical accuracy, this drill is fitted as standard with the high precision hardened collet system with collets sized 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; 2.4; 3.0 and 3.2 mm to suit the shafts of the generally-available micro-tooling.  compare this collect specification with the un-hardened aluminium versions supplied with so many of the lesser tools on the market and you will start to appreciate the value of quality.  This drill is supplied with 34 assorted cutting, buffing, drilling and grinding accessories in a plastic carrying case.

To ensure the best performance from your Proxxon tool, it makes sense to use it in combination with the high quality tooling supplied by Proxxon for the purpose.  The list below shows the most popular items from the extensive range of cutters, drills, mops, brushes etc. available from Proxxon.

Although originally conceived as a general purpose angle grinder, the LWS Long Neck Grinder, another fine tool from Proxxon, has been taken to the hearts of woodturners everywhere for use as a surface texturing tool.  Equipped with the 29050 circular rasp or a toothed cutter such as the Arbortech mini cutting blade, this fine tool can take turned work a league beyond the ordinary for relatively little extra effort.  Of course, care is needed when using any power tool in combination with work which may also be rotating on the lathe, but the light and manoeuvrable LWS is a whole lot safer and easier to use in this manner than a full size angle grinder could ever be!

Of course the tool performs very well as a "normal" angle grinder too for sanding and polishing, but I can't help my prejudices and interests showing through!

The two tablesaws listed here are the economical KS 230 which uses a 50 or 58 mm diameter blade to give cutting depths up to 8 mm in timber and the heavier duty FKS/E which uses blades from 50 mm up to 85 mm diameter. 

The KS230 features an 85 watt 240 volt motor driving the saw spindle at approx 5000 rev/min through a toothed belt and has a table 160 mm square.  The overall size is a compact 240 x 180 mm and it stands just 85 mm tall.  The machine is supplied with a straight fence and an adjustable, graduated bevel fence.  Cutting performance is up to 8 mm in wood; 3 mm in plastics and 1.5 mm in non-ferrous metals - subject to the use of an appropriate blade.

For bigger jobs you'll need to run to the FKS/E with its larger variable speed motor (range 4400 - 6800 rev/min) and depth of cut adjustable up to 22 mm.  In addition to a generous table size of 295 x240 mm, this saw features an extension wing which increases the effective table width to 500 mm.  The overall size remains acceptably compact at 300 x 262 and 170 mm high whist a weight of over 5kg serves as testimony to the robust construction of the unit.  The table is slotted to carry the supplied mitre fence which is a useful addition to the straight fence also provided.  The standard blade supplied is an 85 mm diameter tungsten carbide tipped type with 24 teeth and a kerf of just 1.5 mm.

For some folk, handling standard carving tools is too difficult because of limitations in hand strength or mobility.  The Proxxon MOS Power Carver changes all that.  With simple push-in blade mounting in a collet system, the robust tool is supplied with three bits - gouge, vee tool and straight chisel to enable carving to be undertaken "straight out of the box".  A stroke speed of 10000 strokes/minute drives the blades effortlessly, leaving the user to concentrate on what is being carved, rather than how to manage it.  Some manufacturers, such as Flexcut, also supply adapters and blades to suit this tool, in addition to those produced by Proxxon.

For finish shaping, cleaning, de-burring, paint stripping polishing etc. Proxxon have created a range of sanding machines covering a wide range of techniques.

In the workshop a disc sander can save precious time in finishing the end of cut pieces, trimming mitres, shaping curved forms etc.  The 250 mm diameter  TG250/E Disc Sander from Proxxon is an excellent example of such a tool, offering high precision, variable speed from 250-750 rev/min and the convenience of a table which tilts not only 45 degrees away fro the disc, but also can be tilted 15 degrees towards it.  A mitre fence is also supplied and registers in the groove machined in the 275 x 105 mm table.  With the appropriate accessories, this unit can also be used for wet sanding of glass, ceramics, etc.

The BSL220/E is a belt sander employing a narrow belt just 10 mm wide, which runs around a "finger" to enable access into small awkwardly-positioned areas of the workpiece.  This is a variable speed device with a belt speed range from 300-700 rev/min.  At just 650 gm. this tool is light enough to be highly manoeuvrable whilst Proxxon quality  ensures that it is "man enough" to deal with even tough jobs in the miniaturist's workshop.

For flat sanding with access into corners and other awkward spots the delta sander is the machine of choice.  Of course, Proxxon have produced such a tool in compact form that enables access into the tightest of spots: the OZI 220/E Delta Sander.  This is a 240 volt machine with variable speed from 3000 - 10000 strokes per minute.  In addition to the sanding head a range of other cutting tools can be mounted in this delta sander to permit cutting and sanding in places you never thought possible!

The Proxxon MOF is a miniaturised version of a standard plunge router but without the deficiencies in rigidity and performance that seem to characterise so many of those who have attempted to copy this functionality.  The MOF incorporates a powerful 130 watt motor with baseplate and sole die-castings in aluminium for strength and accuracy.  A depth lock button and spindle lock button make operation easy and the six collets supplied ensure that any small router bit and tooling can be accommodated in the router.  A parallel fence and circle jig is also provided so that it is simple to emulate the operations you might undertake with a maxi-sized router.  The build quality results in a weight of 1.4 kg which gives the unit a degree of "heft" which ensures it remains stable in operation.

The Proxxon range also includes a number of accessories designed to simplify working with small power tools in the workshop.  Since the range includes  machinery such as lathes and milling machines, there are compatible items such as co-ordinate tables available.  As these often find use beyond the realms of the machine shop we have included a couple of such items here.  Also shown are the MS4 machine vice and the excellent FMZ universal vice with spherical mount.  Finally there's a micro blow torch that would be equally at home in a well-equipped kitchen (think creme brulee toppings!) as in the well-equipped workshop.  Ideal for precision soldering and brazing the torch creates a 1300 C super fine flame from standard butane lighter fuel cartridges.  Ignition is by an in-built piezo lighter.

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