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<blockquote data-quote="JohnWilson" data-source="post: 26607" data-attributes="member: 213"><p>Hi Trisha depending on what you use it for and you torque requirements will determine how much you want/need to spend. I have spent from the highest to the lowest over the years and you really do get what you pay for. With that being said, the right individual who is meticulous with its use and cleaning can get by with a non sealed unit for under $450. There are tons of them on ebay and all of them are about the same. </p><p></p><p>For about double that you can get a NSK Z500 which is a real good hand piece that is sealed and very quiet. There are a couple different hand piece models that have more or less torque. Obviously the higher torque means more copper in the motor which means more weight. </p><p></p><p>On the very high end is Kavo. I have a a two of their new KPOWERgrip and although they are very fine I am not sure I would justify the high price again. We shall see how they hold up in comparison to the Z500's</p><p></p><p>There is a new vendor on ebay that is selling Korean made hand pieces for around $450-$600 that appear to be very fine quality. They are yellow in color and I have been researching/talking to the company via Alibaba.com about trying one out. I will update DLN with my findings.</p><p></p><p>From time to time NEW old stock Osada's come up on ebay and they to are a very fine NON sealed handpiece. They are a solid Japanese quality and will last if cared for.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnWilson, post: 26607, member: 213"] Hi Trisha depending on what you use it for and you torque requirements will determine how much you want/need to spend. I have spent from the highest to the lowest over the years and you really do get what you pay for. With that being said, the right individual who is meticulous with its use and cleaning can get by with a non sealed unit for under $450. There are tons of them on ebay and all of them are about the same. For about double that you can get a NSK Z500 which is a real good hand piece that is sealed and very quiet. There are a couple different hand piece models that have more or less torque. Obviously the higher torque means more copper in the motor which means more weight. On the very high end is Kavo. I have a a two of their new KPOWERgrip and although they are very fine I am not sure I would justify the high price again. We shall see how they hold up in comparison to the Z500's There is a new vendor on ebay that is selling Korean made hand pieces for around $450-$600 that appear to be very fine quality. They are yellow in color and I have been researching/talking to the company via Alibaba.com about trying one out. I will update DLN with my findings. From time to time NEW old stock Osada's come up on ebay and they to are a very fine NON sealed handpiece. They are a solid Japanese quality and will last if cared for. Good luck, John [/QUOTE]
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