NgraveR worth owning?

[Rockingkj]

I have a chance to buy a NgraveR flex shaft machine. No foot pedal and only one cutter. Is the thing worth owning? Not a fan of the hand piece since I’m used to my mushroom handle push gravers. But thinking I would like to try a power graver. At $200 it’s not a pile to try but also don’t want to toss $ away. Advice please.

 

[pkroyer]

Does it come with the Foredom motor and flexshaft? If so it might be worth $200. You should be able to find a foot control, possibly on eBay. Are you able to see it working before you buy it? Grease may have hardened in the Ngraver handpiece, if you buy it you may want to clean and lube it. If working, the handpiece could possibly be worth 100. Depending on the condition and model, the motor might also be worth 100. Remember Ngraver is no longer in business and any parts would only be available through eBay, etc.

I have a GRS gravemach and an Ngraver set up. I am not an accomplished engraver, I use them for intricate wood carving. I believe it would be possible to do fine engraving with the Ngraver, but I also believe some of the people on this forum would be able to do great work with a nail and a rock (not me)

 

[Rockingkj]

Thanks for the thoughts it does have the motor and shaft. Given that the Co is outa business got a notion the outfit might be more of a headache than a useful tool.