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Poxican · 06-23-2009, 04:50 PM

I've wanted one of these since I first saw them advertised on an American cable advert in 1995 and I think I can finally justify actually buying one!

I've found this deal, which seems like pretty good value.

Question is, does it need to be dremel? I've seen some other rotary tools that are a bit cheaper, but that particular deal seems pretty good. Are there other tools that are as good and cheaper?

Sporky_McGuffin · 06-23-2009, 05:00 PM

I have two Dremels and one cheapo copy. The cheapo copy works but is much noisier, a bit shakier and gets hot faster.

I'd be inclined to suggest that most of the extras in that kit aren't going to be that much use. I'd also strongly recommend the cordless Dremel - it really is a lot more handy for most jobs, and isn't lacking in grunt.

downfader · 06-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Dremels are great. My father used to have one that I would use now and then for model making as a lad but they've come on a lot since then.

TTony · 06-23-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sporky_McGuffin

I'd also strongly recommend the cordless Dremel - it really is a lot more handy for most jobs, and isn't lacking in grunt.

Definitely.

Cordless is far handier for the sort of thing that I use my Dremel for.

I found mine on evilBay for about £60 I think. Absolute bargain.

boogie man · 06-23-2009, 06:08 PM

If you do go for the non-kosher version, this looks a very good deal

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools

downfader · 06-23-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by boogie man

If you do go for the non-kosher version, this looks a very good deal

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools

Clarke make some good tools. I think DeWalt make one too. I dont think the Clarkes one is cordless though

Poxican · 06-23-2009, 06:26 PM

I'd love a cordless one but they are twice the price...
Are they slightly heavier due to the battery or much the same? LIon batteries are well light so I guess it can't be that much heavier.

Hmmm.... torn now!

Poxican · 06-23-2009, 06:27 PM

What about this Draper one? Anyone had any experience with them?

downfader · 06-23-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poxican

I'd love a cordless one but they are twice the price...
Are they slightly heavier due to the battery or much the same? LIon batteries are well light so I guess it can't be that much heavier.

Hmmm.... torn now!

Battery powered ones wont be that much heavier. TBH I dont think you'll notice it

Sporky_McGuffin · 06-23-2009, 06:38 PM

I think the battery one may be lighter because of the weight of the cable!

06-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#1
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	Dremels etc. I've wanted one of these since I first saw them advertised on an American cable advert in 1995 and I think I can finally justify actually buying one! I've found this deal, which seems like pretty good value. Question is, does it need to be dremel? I've seen some other rotary tools that are a bit cheaper, but that particular deal seems pretty good. Are there other tools that are as good and cheaper? __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

06-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#2
Sporky_McGuffin Spam Tsar Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,546	I have two Dremels and one cheapo copy. The cheapo copy works but is much noisier, a bit shakier and gets hot faster. I'd be inclined to suggest that most of the extras in that kit aren't going to be that much use. I'd also strongly recommend the cordless Dremel - it really is a lot more handy for most jobs, and isn't lacking in grunt. __________________ I'm with stupid ▼

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downfader Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 2,431	Dremels are great. My father used to have one that I would use now and then for model making as a lad but they've come on a lot since then. __________________ Downfader's Adventures Blog sign me!

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boogie man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,595	If you do go for the non-kosher version, this looks a very good deal http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools __________________ Don't blame it on the sunshine, Don't blame it on the moonlight, Don't blame it on the good times, Blame it on Gordon Brown.

06-23-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	I'd love a cordless one but they are twice the price... Are they slightly heavier due to the battery or much the same? LIon batteries are well light so I guess it can't be that much heavier. Hmmm.... torn now! __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

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06-23-2009, 06:27 PM	#8
Poxican Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 658	What about this Draper one? Anyone had any experience with them? __________________ Check out my 3/4 size acoustic guitar to resonator conversion. Total spend:Less than £20 Videos here...

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Sporky_McGuffin Spam Tsar Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,546	I think the battery one may be lighter because of the weight of the cable! __________________ I'm with stupid ▼

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