The Obscure Harbor Freight Tool That Gives Your Glass DIYs A Custom Look

Harbor Freight is famous for offering all kinds of power tools and equipment for DIY, home auto, and gardening enthusiasts. It also also sells a range of hobby tools, covering everything from watch repair to rock polishing and beyond. Among the more obscure of the handy mini tools that Harbor Freight offers  is a miniature rotary tool. The Warrior Cordless Micro Engraver Is a similar idea to larger rotary devices but not much bigger than a pen, allowing for more focused control than its larger counterparts. It's fitted with a diamond-tipped ballpoint for engraving fine detail in a variety of materials, including glass.

If you've been considering creative housewarming gift ideas, then this might be a tool to consider. With this micro engraver, you can turn plain glassware into unique custom pieces for celebrating major life events like anniversaries or graduations. In addition to being able to etch glass, the tool can be used to personalize other materials like ceramics, metal, plastic, and wood. It's small enough to allow the type of precise control you might need for micro engraving, and it's also highly portable as well. This micro engraver costs $9.99 and comes with the two AAA batteries required to power it. It also pairs well with Harbor Freight's 20-piece diamond bit set for $6.99.

Well over 800 people have shared their feedback on this product, giving the Warrior engraver an average of 4.3 stars. 88% of customers recommend it it as a good buy, adding that they've used it to etch jewelry, pocket knives, tools, keys, and even kayaks. Typical comments from user reviews include the product being "very lightweight and easy to handle" and that it's a "great little engraver." Many owners also shared their thoughts on the excellent value the tool provides for its price.

However, not everyone was happy with their purchase. A number of customers thought it suffered from cheap construction, and several experienced breakdowns. There are also those who thought it lacked power and "bogged down" when put up against tougher jobs. However, other customers who had similar issues at first found they were pressing too hard —they said that a light touch was important, and that with a little practice they were able to use the engraver to produce the desired results.

Overall, Harbor Freight customers make it sound like the Warrior Cordless Micro Engraver could be a must-have for your arts and crafts studio or as an addition to your tool box if you're looking for a device that can help you put identifying marks on just about anything. Given the price (similar tools from competitors are often at least twice as much), this well-reviewed micro engraver might be just the thing you're looking for.