The EMS-2.1 virtually eliminates the finger motion needed for spinning lampwork. The relief to your joints and muscles that comes from not having to spin the mandrel is dramatic. The EMS turns an axle, holding various size mandrels (1/16" - 5/32"), with an electric motor and gears. The EMS has a adjustable speed control, and you can infinitely vary the speed from zero to wide open. Your fingers provide the speed control for the EMS through a clutch system. A gentle squeeze provides enough friction to slow or stop the rotation, depending on the amount of pressure applied. To advance your bead to another position, simply release pressure slightly and it will slowly turn beneath your fingers. When it gets to the position you want, stop it again. Aside from the great control and ergonomics, a whole new world of possibilities are now available to you. Twisty canes....fast, tight, and easy. Your marvers become "power" marvers. Color mixing...easy, consistent, bubble free. Even heating.....faster beadmaking and dots sink in evenly and quickly. Spacer "work-horse". Fast core-building leaving you more time to decorate. Power Raking/Feathering - neat effect! Use mini-jacks to work the glass like a potter on a wheel. Tack a stringer and wind it around your bead quickly and evenly for a consistent spiral. It can be used in the right or left hand....you just switch the direction of the spin using the reverse switch. And more!!!!
On/Off/Reverse switch. One D-cell battery, lasts 80-90 hours. Battery is not included.