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Old 08-13-2023, 11:42 AM
texasbagpiper texasbagpiper is offline
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Default Classic or BenchJewel?

I cannot decide which to get. I had a classic about 10 years ago and sold it as I didn’t take the time to learn to use it mostly because of work time constraints. Noe I work for myself and Im ready to take it up again. I make turkey and game calls and want to engrave round tubing ferrules of brass and nickel silver from 7/16” up to 3/4”. I will also use it to do some engraving in hard exotic woods. Initially I figured I would get the BenchJewel but now I’m wondering if I will miss the adjustability of the classic if I go with the BenchJewel. It seems the BenchJewel can be adjusted via the psi gauge since it doesn't have the collar with the air holes that the classic has. I’m ready to order but keep going back and forth between the two.

Thanks, Seth
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Old 08-16-2023, 10:40 PM
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Default Re: Classic or BenchJewel?

I ordered the Classic
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Old 08-22-2023, 10:39 AM
jldj jldj is offline
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Default Re: Classic or BenchJewel?

You made the right choice. IMO.
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Old 09-07-2023, 12:51 PM
MoldyJim MoldyJim is offline
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Default Re: Classic or BenchJewel?

Good choice, The Classic is very versatile. With the tungsten piston it will cut deep and fast with the right pressure and setting. With the light piston, it will do very detailed work.
I have not tried a Bench-Jewel but I am very pleased with my Classic. The only one I might trade it for would be a palm control.

Last edited by MoldyJim; 09-07-2023 at 12:51 PM. Reason: fat fingers
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