--- product_id: 3334775 title: "PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481" brand: "proxxon" price: "MX$8199" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Proxxon" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3334775-proxxon-professional-rotary-tool-ibs-e-38481 store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # 34 industrial-grade bits included 20,000 RPM max speed Ball-bearing spindle for precision PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 **Brand:** proxxon **Price:** MX$8199 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡️ Power, Precision, and Performance in One Sleek Tool! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 by proxxon - **How much does it cost?** MX$8199 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3334775-proxxon-professional-rotary-tool-ibs-e-38481) ## Best For - proxxon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted proxxon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Durable die-cast aluminum head and ball-bearing assembly ensure maximum stability and minimal runout (0.001"). - • **Ready for Any Project:** Comes with 34 premium bits and six collets, covering all your grinding, polishing, and engraving needs. - • **Join the Pros’ Choice:** Trusted by mechanics, jewelers, and artists alike—upgrade your toolkit and never miss a detail. - • **Engineered for Endurance:** Lightweight 1.1 lb design with a quiet, vibration-minimized motor for fatigue-free extended use. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Variable speed control from 5,000 to 20,000 RPM lets you tailor power for every intricate task. ## Overview The PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E (model 38481) is a compact, high-performance rotary tool featuring a variable-speed motor (5,000–20,000 RPM) with electronic speed control. Its die-cast aluminum head houses a precision ball-bearing spindle for minimal vibration and maximum accuracy. Weighing just 1.1 pounds, it includes 34 industrial-quality bits and six collets, making it ideal for detailed grinding, polishing, engraving, and cutting tasks favored by professionals and hobbyists alike. ## Description desertcart.com Featuring a variable-speed motor and a stabilizing, ball-bearing assembly, the Proxxon IB/E Professional Rotary Tool is ideal for a wide range of hobbies and professional projects. Lightweight, quiet, and capable of high torque even at low speeds, this well-balanced rotary tool includes 34 accessories that can be used for grinding, polishing, engraving, and more. Ideal for a Wide Range of Hobby ProjectsWith an electronic speed control and 34 industrial-quality bits and cutters--including six, triple-slit steel collets covering 1/32-inch to 1/8-inch (1.0 to 3.2 millimeters)--this versatile rotary tool is the ideal addition to any workshop. It can be used for a wide range of projects that require intricate detail work like carving, etching, or engraving. Variable-Speed Motor for Multiple UsesThe IB/E features a variable-speed motor that operates from 5,000 to 20,000 RPM and performs with high torque even at low speeds. The IB/E can be used for extended periods of time at low speeds for projects that require brushing and cutting, or at high speeds for heavy-duty jobs that require grinding and milling. Quiet, Vibration-Free OperationThe IB/E features a quiet 1/8-horsepower motor that is specially balanced for minimal vibration, allowing you to use it comfortably and with stability, even while working on intricate details at maximum speeds. The streamlined die-cast aluminum head supports the exact positioning of the ball-bearing assembly. With a slim form and weighing just 1.3 pounds, the tool is easy and comfortable to handle. What's in the BoxRotary tool, 34-piece accessory set, six triple-slit steel collets, and storage case. Product Description This high-revving motor has full-wave electronic speed control capable of producing variable speeds between 5,000 and 20,000rpm and is usable for extended periods at a time producing an exceptional power/ weight ratio. The streamlined die-cast aluminum head provides a stable housing for the ground steel spindle. It runs in a ball bearing assembly, minimizing play (max. runout 0.001"). The tool comes with six high concentricity collets sized 1/32", 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 7/64" and 1/8" (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 and 3.2mm) along with a collet nut as well as a selection of 34 industrial quality bits and cutters with shanks Ø 3/32" (2.3mm). Technical data: Speed 5,000 - 20,000rpm. Volts 110 - 120V AC, 60Hz. Max. Power 1/8hp (100W). Length 9" (230mm). Weight 1.1 lb (500g). From the Manufacturer The Proxxon 38481 IB/E Professional Hand Held Rotary Tool Kit can be used for extended periods when polishing, grinding, cleaning and engraving without becoming overheated. This high-revving motor has a range of electronic variable speed control of 5,000 to 20,000 rpm's with exceptional power/weight ratio. The streamlined die cast aluminum head provides a stable housing for the ground steel spindle. It runs an a ball bearing assembly, minimizing play. Review: Superb quality, far better made than a Dremel - After tiring of duct taping the speed control and the front piece of my Dremel so they would stay in place and after reading several reviews on desertcart, I bought this little gem. As several other reviewers have noted, this tool is far better made than a Dremel (metal front piece and gear box, far better speed control design and construction, much sturdier plastic portion of the tool) and is far quieter. In spite of the wide quality gap, the price of this German-made unit is surprisingly similar to the Dremel. The Proxxon attachments are very good quality - I have purchased mostly the grinders and the metal cutting wheels - but the Dremel and other standard size attachments fit fine since the Proxxon comes standard with a set of collets that allow it to adapt to several spindle sizes. A couple caveats - DO NOT BUY THE KEYLESS CHUCK made by Proxxon if you buy this unit. Several people have because it is listed by desertcart as frequently purchased with this unit - but it DOES NOT FIT this model! (you can guess how I found out!) The other is to wear safety goggles - debris does fly off when cutting and grinding and the cutting wheels (multiple brands, not just Proxxon) can suddenly fly off the spindle, particularly if they bind a little, taking off like tiny little frisbees. Most of the time the screw just pulls through, but once in awhile it gets a little exciting (I have been cutting and shaping a lot of metal with this - it works terrifically!) Also, it is a little difficult to search for the Proxxon attachments on desertcart for some reason, but you can eventually find most of them by looking at the list of "frequently purchased with" items once you locate a few. There is quite a selection. Anyhow, I would recommend this product without hesitation and am thrilled with the purchase. I love using this little unit and have already logged a few hundred hours on it. Review: Worth Every Penny - I own a range of power tools from home-/hobby-grade to professional-grade. Very rarely, I run into a tool that's priced to be accessible to the home user, but provides quality at a professional level. This is one of those rare tools. Certainly, this tool is more expensive than Dremel's competing products, but it's almost unfair to compare this tool to anything Dremel makes. I have owned a lot of Dremel products, and I was considering purchasing the Dremel 4000 to use as a spindle for a homemade CNC PCB router. I had no previous experience with anything Proxxon makes, so it was a bit of a leap of faith. I'm more than happy I bought the Proxxon. The Proxxon IB/E is 30% more expensive than the Dremel 4000, but you get about 200% more tool for your money. The tool is built with far better precision. The plastic parts of the body feel like a serious power tool, and the aluminum nose that supports the bearings makes the whole thing feel indestructible compared to other tools in its class. You can run the Proxxon at its highest speed setting, and it's far quieter than the Dremel running at its lowest. A quieter tool isn't just beneficial to the operator's hearing. A quieter tool is also an indication of fewer wearing surfaces inside the tool (brushes, bearings, gears, etc). All Dremels I've used sound like they're actively trying to destroy themselves. The Proxxon sounds like other tools that are far more expensive. From the perspective of a student of CNC machining, the Proxxon excels at my use as a milling spindle. Even if it wasn't a more precise tool (the most important aspect), the noise level and separate power switch puts this tool way ahead of the pack. The 20mm round mounting surface (used to attach the IB/E to any "Micromot" accessory), makes this tool far easier to integrate into a micro-sized milling machine than its competitors. A lot of tool manufacturers are in a free-fall of decreasing quality right now (largely a result of dramatic cost-cutting and outsourcing of their facilities). The Proxxon tools will not disappoint you like most of the established brand names will. ## Features - Compact precision machines with aluminum die-cast head. Quiet, precise and efficient - Usable for extended periods when grinding, polishing, cleaning, cutting and engraving - Ideal for mechanics, model builders, jewelers, opticians, artists and electronic enthusiasts - High-revving motor with full-wave electronic speed control, variable speeds between 5,000 and 20,000rpm - Scope of delivery: 1x PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E including MICROMOT collet set and 34 bits and cutters. Part number: 38481 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | PROXXON | | Color | Green | | Item Dimensions | 13.19 x 7.87 x 4.53 inches | | Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | | Power Source | ac | | Recommended Uses For Product | Engraving, Cutting, Grinding, Polishing, Cleaning | | Special Feature | Compact, Variable Speed | | Style Name | Professional | | Voltage | 120 volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PROXXON - **Color:** Green - **Power Source:** ac - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Engraving, Cutting, Grinding, Polishing, Cleaning - **Voltage:** 120 volts ## Images ![PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VsD6CkuJS.jpg) ![PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LVW9TmC+S.jpg) ![PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zM-f2GayS.jpg) ![PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SzYXi-PZS.jpg) ![PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61waHoEYW5S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb quality, far better made than a Dremel *by B***K on June 6, 2012* After tiring of duct taping the speed control and the front piece of my Dremel so they would stay in place and after reading several reviews on Amazon, I bought this little gem. As several other reviewers have noted, this tool is far better made than a Dremel (metal front piece and gear box, far better speed control design and construction, much sturdier plastic portion of the tool) and is far quieter. In spite of the wide quality gap, the price of this German-made unit is surprisingly similar to the Dremel. The Proxxon attachments are very good quality - I have purchased mostly the grinders and the metal cutting wheels - but the Dremel and other standard size attachments fit fine since the Proxxon comes standard with a set of collets that allow it to adapt to several spindle sizes. A couple caveats - DO NOT BUY THE KEYLESS CHUCK made by Proxxon if you buy this unit. Several people have because it is listed by Amazon as frequently purchased with this unit - but it DOES NOT FIT this model! (you can guess how I found out!) The other is to wear safety goggles - debris does fly off when cutting and grinding and the cutting wheels (multiple brands, not just Proxxon) can suddenly fly off the spindle, particularly if they bind a little, taking off like tiny little frisbees. Most of the time the screw just pulls through, but once in awhile it gets a little exciting (I have been cutting and shaping a lot of metal with this - it works terrifically!) Also, it is a little difficult to search for the Proxxon attachments on Amazon for some reason, but you can eventually find most of them by looking at the list of "frequently purchased with" items once you locate a few. There is quite a selection. Anyhow, I would recommend this product without hesitation and am thrilled with the purchase. I love using this little unit and have already logged a few hundred hours on it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth Every Penny *by Z***R on June 12, 2010* I own a range of power tools from home-/hobby-grade to professional-grade. Very rarely, I run into a tool that's priced to be accessible to the home user, but provides quality at a professional level. This is one of those rare tools. Certainly, this tool is more expensive than Dremel's competing products, but it's almost unfair to compare this tool to anything Dremel makes. I have owned a lot of Dremel products, and I was considering purchasing the Dremel 4000 to use as a spindle for a homemade CNC PCB router. I had no previous experience with anything Proxxon makes, so it was a bit of a leap of faith. I'm more than happy I bought the Proxxon. The Proxxon IB/E is 30% more expensive than the Dremel 4000, but you get about 200% more tool for your money. The tool is built with far better precision. The plastic parts of the body feel like a serious power tool, and the aluminum nose that supports the bearings makes the whole thing feel indestructible compared to other tools in its class. You can run the Proxxon at its highest speed setting, and it's far quieter than the Dremel running at its lowest. A quieter tool isn't just beneficial to the operator's hearing. A quieter tool is also an indication of fewer wearing surfaces inside the tool (brushes, bearings, gears, etc). All Dremels I've used sound like they're actively trying to destroy themselves. The Proxxon sounds like other tools that are far more expensive. From the perspective of a student of CNC machining, the Proxxon excels at my use as a milling spindle. Even if it wasn't a more precise tool (the most important aspect), the noise level and separate power switch puts this tool way ahead of the pack. The 20mm round mounting surface (used to attach the IB/E to any "Micromot" accessory), makes this tool far easier to integrate into a micro-sized milling machine than its competitors. A lot of tool manufacturers are in a free-fall of decreasing quality right now (largely a result of dramatic cost-cutting and outsourcing of their facilities). The Proxxon tools will not disappoint you like most of the established brand names will. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Fine Tool *by J***B on May 6, 2010* The positive reviews here are accurate. This tool is quiet and vibration-free through its entire speed range. It is light and comfortable to hold, and the selected speed stays constant when the tool is under load. The power cord's length is generous, but not so much so that it is cumbersome. The collets are finely crafted, and do not need excessive tightening to hold bits firmly. In fact, for work that hasn't required a lot of torque, finger tightening the collets has worked just fine. The included collet wrench is comfortable to use, and has a slit in it through which one can pass the shank of a bit with a large head. While doing my purchase research, I fretted about the problems others have had with the keyless chuck that it turns out is not made for this model. Not having the infinitely variable jaws of a chuck has not been an issue for me. The collets supplied cover six of the most common shank sizes and have met all my needs. The case is reasonably sized and is roomy inside without being cavernous. The blocks that hold the collets and accessories snap firmly into their receptacles. When the tool arrived, these blocks were loose inside the case. I had to press them in quite firmly to make them snap into place which suggests to me that either those who have had problems have not pressed firmly enough or I got lucky and received a case and blocks with tight tolerances. I measured for run out using the pre-installed 3/32" collet and one of the included bits. At the place where the shank entered the collet the reading was 0.000. That goes a long way toward explaining the absence of noise and vibration. This has been a fine purchase, and has been well worth the slightly higher purchase price versus the Dremel 4000, which I also considered. I am happy. ## Frequently Bought Together - PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E, 38481 - Proxxon 24256 Step Clamp Set Pair, Silver - PROXXON Engraving Device GE 20, 27106 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3334775-proxxon-professional-rotary-tool-ibs-e-38481](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3334775-proxxon-professional-rotary-tool-ibs-e-38481) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*