<strong><a href="http://kupainc.com">Kupa KP-3000</a></strong> (1) The 4.6-oz. KP36 stainless-steel handpiece has been ergonomically designed and balanced to make holding it as comfortable as possible. (2) The power switch can be moved to either hand or foot control. (The foot pedal is optional.) (3) Above the control is an illuminated LED indicator, which shows techs how fast or slow the file is going. (4) Forward and reverse options are available at the touch of a switch. (5) A sliding speed control allows users to vary speed from 0-30,000 RPM. (6) A handpiece cradle and bit stand is included with the file system.
Kupa KP-3000 (1) The 4.6-oz. KP36 stainless-steel handpiece has been ergonomically designed and balanced to make holding it as comfortable as possible. (2) The power switch can be moved to either hand or foot control. (The foot pedal is optional.) (3) Above the control is an illuminated LED indicator, which shows techs how fast or slow the file is going. (4) Forward and reverse options are available at the touch of a switch. (5) A sliding speed control allows users to vary speed from 0-30,000 RPM. (6) A handpiece cradle and bit stand is included with the file system.
<p><strong><a href="http://lascodiamond.com/">Lasco Diamond Products Micro Deluxe Nail Machine</a></strong> (1)The machine is available in black, racing orange, royal blue, or gray.  (2) On/off switch is on handpiece instead of control box.  (3) Handpiece is 7&quot; and 7 oz.  (4) The nose of the handpiece is a lock-down model.  (5) Go up to 25,000 RPM with a turn of the dial.</p>

Lasco Diamond Products Micro Deluxe Nail Machine (1)The machine is available in black, racing orange, royal blue, or gray.  (2) On/off switch is on handpiece instead of control box.  (3) Handpiece is 7" and 7 oz.  (4) The nose of the handpiece is a lock-down model.  (5) Go up to 25,000 RPM with a turn of the dial.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.naildrill.com">Ram Products' Microcad</a></strong>  (1) Included cradle holds the 5.5&quot; handpiece. (2) The green light indicates when the machine is on or charging. (3) A flip switch allows users to choose between variable or high-speed modes. (4) Speed can be adjusted to run from 3,000 to 20,000 RPM. (5) Forward and reverse options are selected with a flip switch.</p>

Ram Products' Microcad  (1) Included cradle holds the 5.5" handpiece. (2) The green light indicates when the machine is on or charging. (3) A flip switch allows users to choose between variable or high-speed modes. (4) Speed can be adjusted to run from 3,000 to 20,000 RPM. (5) Forward and reverse options are selected with a flip switch.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.sunflowerbp.com">Nail Genie Professional by Sunjeen</a></strong>  (1) The lightweight handpiece weighs in at 4 oz.  (2) The included handpiece cradle doubles as a bit stand.  (3) Bits are changed in a simple push-in, pull-out method.  (4) Five attachments are included with the system. Attachments for working with acrylic nails can be purchased separately.  (5) A green switch allows users to go between low (5,900) and high (6,900) RPM.  (6) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.  </p>

Nail Genie Professional by Sunjeen  (1) The lightweight handpiece weighs in at 4 oz.  (2) The included handpiece cradle doubles as a bit stand.  (3) Bits are changed in a simple push-in, pull-out method.  (4) Five attachments are included with the system. Attachments for working with acrylic nails can be purchased separately.  (5) A green switch allows users to go between low (5,900) and high (6,900) RPM.  (6) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM. 

<p><strong><a href="http://www.medicool.com">Medicool's Nail Pro 2000</a></strong>   (1) Speed, operation mode, and forward/reverse mode are all shown on the unit's digital display.  (2) There is no need for a handpiece cradle, because the Nail Pro 2000 has a holder built into the control unit.  (3) The socket for the optional foot pedal is right next to the handpiece socket.  (4) The dial is used to change to foot-or hand-operated mode, and the graphics make understanding speed and mode changes easy.  (5) The handpiece is one of the smallest out there.  At 4&quot; and 3 oz., users will find it light in their hands. (6) The power switch is a rounded button that's contoured to the shape of a finger.</p>

Medicool's Nail Pro 2000   (1) Speed, operation mode, and forward/reverse mode are all shown on the unit's digital display.  (2) There is no need for a handpiece cradle, because the Nail Pro 2000 has a holder built into the control unit.  (3) The socket for the optional foot pedal is right next to the handpiece socket.  (4) The dial is used to change to foot-or hand-operated mode, and the graphics make understanding speed and mode changes easy.  (5) The handpiece is one of the smallest out there.  At 4" and 3 oz., users will find it light in their hands. (6) The power switch is a rounded button that's contoured to the shape of a finger.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.pniworldwide.com">PNI 25</a></strong>  (1) The handpiece is approximately 5.5&quot; long and weighs 5 oz.  (2) Forward and reverse is achieved at the touch of a button.  (3) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.   (4) Speed is varied with a sliding control.  (5) Handpiece cradle is flexible and resists breaking.</p>

PNI 25  (1) The handpiece is approximately 5.5" long and weighs 5 oz.  (2) Forward and reverse is achieved at the touch of a button.  (3) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.   (4) Speed is varied with a sliding control.  (5) Handpiece cradle is flexible and resists breaking.

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<strong><a href="http://kupainc.com">Kupa KP-3000</a></strong> (1) The 4.6-oz. KP36 stainless-steel handpiece has been ergonomically designed and balanced to make holding it as comfortable as possible. (2) The power switch can be moved to either hand or foot control. (The foot pedal is optional.) (3) Above the control is an illuminated LED indicator, which shows techs how fast or slow the file is going. (4) Forward and reverse options are available at the touch of a switch. (5) A sliding speed control allows users to vary speed from 0-30,000 RPM. (6) A handpiece cradle and bit stand is included with the file system.
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Kupa KP-3000 (1) The 4.6-oz. KP36 stainless-steel handpiece has been ergonomically designed and balanced to make holding it as comfortable as possible. (2) The power switch can be moved to either hand or foot control. (The foot pedal is optional.) (3) Above the control is an illuminated LED indicator, which shows techs how fast or slow the file is going. (4) Forward and reverse options are available at the touch of a switch. (5) A sliding speed control allows users to vary speed from 0-30,000 RPM. (6) A handpiece cradle and bit stand is included with the file system.
<p><strong><a href="http://lascodiamond.com/">Lasco Diamond Products Micro Deluxe Nail Machine</a></strong> (1)The machine is available in black, racing orange, royal blue, or gray.  (2) On/off switch is on handpiece instead of control box.  (3) Handpiece is 7&quot; and 7 oz.  (4) The nose of the handpiece is a lock-down model.  (5) Go up to 25,000 RPM with a turn of the dial.</p>
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Lasco Diamond Products Micro Deluxe Nail Machine (1)The machine is available in black, racing orange, royal blue, or gray.  (2) On/off switch is on handpiece instead of control box.  (3) Handpiece is 7" and 7 oz.  (4) The nose of the handpiece is a lock-down model.  (5) Go up to 25,000 RPM with a turn of the dial.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.naildrill.com">Ram Products' Microcad</a></strong>  (1) Included cradle holds the 5.5&quot; handpiece. (2) The green light indicates when the machine is on or charging. (3) A flip switch allows users to choose between variable or high-speed modes. (4) Speed can be adjusted to run from 3,000 to 20,000 RPM. (5) Forward and reverse options are selected with a flip switch.</p>
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Ram Products' Microcad  (1) Included cradle holds the 5.5" handpiece. (2) The green light indicates when the machine is on or charging. (3) A flip switch allows users to choose between variable or high-speed modes. (4) Speed can be adjusted to run from 3,000 to 20,000 RPM. (5) Forward and reverse options are selected with a flip switch.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.sunflowerbp.com">Nail Genie Professional by Sunjeen</a></strong>  (1) The lightweight handpiece weighs in at 4 oz.  (2) The included handpiece cradle doubles as a bit stand.  (3) Bits are changed in a simple push-in, pull-out method.  (4) Five attachments are included with the system. Attachments for working with acrylic nails can be purchased separately.  (5) A green switch allows users to go between low (5,900) and high (6,900) RPM.  (6) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.  </p>
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Nail Genie Professional by Sunjeen  (1) The lightweight handpiece weighs in at 4 oz.  (2) The included handpiece cradle doubles as a bit stand.  (3) Bits are changed in a simple push-in, pull-out method.  (4) Five attachments are included with the system. Attachments for working with acrylic nails can be purchased separately.  (5) A green switch allows users to go between low (5,900) and high (6,900) RPM.  (6) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM. 

<p><strong><a href="http://www.medicool.com">Medicool's Nail Pro 2000</a></strong>   (1) Speed, operation mode, and forward/reverse mode are all shown on the unit's digital display.  (2) There is no need for a handpiece cradle, because the Nail Pro 2000 has a holder built into the control unit.  (3) The socket for the optional foot pedal is right next to the handpiece socket.  (4) The dial is used to change to foot-or hand-operated mode, and the graphics make understanding speed and mode changes easy.  (5) The handpiece is one of the smallest out there.  At 4&quot; and 3 oz., users will find it light in their hands. (6) The power switch is a rounded button that's contoured to the shape of a finger.</p>
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Medicool's Nail Pro 2000   (1) Speed, operation mode, and forward/reverse mode are all shown on the unit's digital display.  (2) There is no need for a handpiece cradle, because the Nail Pro 2000 has a holder built into the control unit.  (3) The socket for the optional foot pedal is right next to the handpiece socket.  (4) The dial is used to change to foot-or hand-operated mode, and the graphics make understanding speed and mode changes easy.  (5) The handpiece is one of the smallest out there.  At 4" and 3 oz., users will find it light in their hands. (6) The power switch is a rounded button that's contoured to the shape of a finger.

<p><strong><a href="http://www.pniworldwide.com">PNI 25</a></strong>  (1) The handpiece is approximately 5.5&quot; long and weighs 5 oz.  (2) Forward and reverse is achieved at the touch of a button.  (3) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.   (4) Speed is varied with a sliding control.  (5) Handpiece cradle is flexible and resists breaking.</p>
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PNI 25  (1) The handpiece is approximately 5.5" long and weighs 5 oz.  (2) Forward and reverse is achieved at the touch of a button.  (3) Maximum speed is 25,000 RPM.   (4) Speed is varied with a sliding control.  (5) Handpiece cradle is flexible and resists breaking.

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