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I intend getting one of these, primarily for small fettling bits of Mild Steel/Brass/Phos Bronze etc for my loco
There. appears to be several availabe ranging in price from 50 to 100 pounds
What would i get,or not get, on each one
The only bit extra i think i need is the flexible drill adaptor
Any thoughts..... recommendations
There. appears to be several availabe ranging in price from 50 to 100 pounds
What would i get,or not get, on each one
The only bit extra i think i need is the flexible drill adaptor
Any thoughts..... recommendations
I've had 3 Dremels over the last few years and they can be very handy. However they have all "died" once outside the warranty period. Same problem with brushes and the motors conking out. New brushes fixed one for a bit but not for long. I have got a big pile of dead Dremels in the workshop. Not sure if they are a bit fragile or I am a bit rough with them but very disappointing. There may be other similar products about now that are less pants.
The flexible extension bit is mega handy for hard to get spots, inlet ports
. But I think that doesn't do the motor much good.
Interested in other people's experiences, Deffo in the market for another similar just not a Dremel.
The flexible extension bit is mega handy for hard to get spots, inlet ports
. But I think that doesn't do the motor much good.Interested in other people's experiences, Deffo in the market for another similar just not a Dremel.
If you need to do some delicate but repetitive sanding/cutting/grinding, then a Dremel (or in the generic sense, "rotary tool") may be what you need - but don't fall for the hype & get one for the sake of it. I've never had much luck with cordless tools in general (never charged when you need them, premature battery failure) so I generally get mains powered now - not as flexible, but much more reliable.
I bought my first Dremel somewhere around the mid 90s, I can't remember the model number, but although the bearings got a bit noisy quite early on, it lasted about 20 years before the switch failed beyond repair ... the "200" model (now OOP) looked to be a direct replacement, but had only 3 speed settings: off, too slow, and too fast, so I bought a "4000" as well - it's a bit porky for my liking, but the optional extra handle makes it a lot less unwieldy.
Most used attachments (for me) are what Dremel refer to as a "High Speed Cutter" (aka a "straight burr"?), round sanding bands (small and "large"), and reinforced grinding/cutting discs with the "speed clic" holder. The flexible extension went in a drawer after carefully observing the "run in" procedure & hasn't been used since.
I got my Dad a 3000 set (56 GBP at Screwfix) for crimbo & I'd say it has the right balance of cost/accessories/usefulness for a "first" Dremel. the "3000" set at B&Q for 36 GBP has a lot less useful bits.
As for what you wand to do with it ... I can't say I do much metalwork with mine, anything round goes on the teeny tiny lathe instead.
Safety tip if you do decide to get a Dremel: you may notice that the shaft size on a set of needle/diamond files looks an almost perfect fit for a standard collet ... for the love of Pete, don't ever think "I could put the round file in the Dremel", because although it does file quite nicely for a while, at some point applying fractionally too much pressure is going to make it bend very slightly, and the spinning motion is going to bend it more, and more ... until you've got a double handful of vibrating death (think pissed off Hornet the size of a can of beans) at arms length, with no easy way of turning it off. If you ever find yourself it such a situation, I'd suggest throwing it down & running away, as my method - trying to avoid a lethal untethered projectile wound by sheer force of will, plus removing one shoe & sock with the other foot & then pulling the plug barefooted - have to be some of the most buttock-clenching seconds of my life. Top 10 anyway.
I bought my first Dremel somewhere around the mid 90s, I can't remember the model number, but although the bearings got a bit noisy quite early on, it lasted about 20 years before the switch failed beyond repair ... the "200" model (now OOP) looked to be a direct replacement, but had only 3 speed settings: off, too slow, and too fast, so I bought a "4000" as well - it's a bit porky for my liking, but the optional extra handle makes it a lot less unwieldy.
Most used attachments (for me) are what Dremel refer to as a "High Speed Cutter" (aka a "straight burr"?), round sanding bands (small and "large"), and reinforced grinding/cutting discs with the "speed clic" holder. The flexible extension went in a drawer after carefully observing the "run in" procedure & hasn't been used since.
I got my Dad a 3000 set (56 GBP at Screwfix) for crimbo & I'd say it has the right balance of cost/accessories/usefulness for a "first" Dremel. the "3000" set at B&Q for 36 GBP has a lot less useful bits.
As for what you wand to do with it ... I can't say I do much metalwork with mine, anything round goes on the teeny tiny lathe instead.
Safety tip if you do decide to get a Dremel: you may notice that the shaft size on a set of needle/diamond files looks an almost perfect fit for a standard collet ... for the love of Pete, don't ever think "I could put the round file in the Dremel", because although it does file quite nicely for a while, at some point applying fractionally too much pressure is going to make it bend very slightly, and the spinning motion is going to bend it more, and more ... until you've got a double handful of vibrating death (think pissed off Hornet the size of a can of beans) at arms length, with no easy way of turning it off. If you ever find yourself it such a situation, I'd suggest throwing it down & running away, as my method - trying to avoid a lethal untethered projectile wound by sheer force of will, plus removing one shoe & sock with the other foot & then pulling the plug barefooted - have to be some of the most buttock-clenching seconds of my life. Top 10 anyway.
I've been through several Dremel type tools corded/cordless & clones of the same, mainly modelling & building a Westfield.
I now have one of these Bosch ones, which is infinitely better, if more costly (& still working well).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Professional-Multi-...
It may be cheaper elsewhere, mine was, just I can't remember where I got it.
HTH
I now have one of these Bosch ones, which is infinitely better, if more costly (& still working well).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Professional-Multi-...
It may be cheaper elsewhere, mine was, just I can't remember where I got it.
HTH
I looked at Dremel recently as occasionally it would be just the job but the price seemed a little high for a "nice to have" tools. I ultimately bought a Draper version, having looked at reviews of "other" makes that had spurious reviews. So far it seems really good, so maybe Draper are worth a look? Think I paid around £25.
I bought a generic corded tool in a set with most common bits from B&Q at least 10 years ago. It has served me well and never missed a beat and has been used mainly for cutting metal. I had a Black & Decker cordless before that and it was useless in every sense. I wouldn't waste the money on a Dremel when the generic tool seems more robust and is a lot cheaper.
I ordered the top one from here the other day when ebay had their 20% off going on.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/905...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/905...
Ive had 3 myself over the years. None of them died on me. I lost one to a friend. Cant remember who I lent it to and no one is fessing up LOL...The other was an older one from my dad. Still works but I bought a newer one a few years ago. None of them ever failed me or died. Very versatile tool and great for handy work or hobbies etc. By itself sans all the attachments at the $99 value or less its a great tool and I recommend it for any do-it-yourself-er.
I've used quite a lot of them, but never the actual real thing. I think my first was a B&D Wizard or something like that, failed within the warranty and B&Q refunded me. After that I just kept getting them from Aldi when they had them. Price and warranty are good, I think the last one was about £15. I probably use them a bit too much - mainly I use either a reinforced cutting disc, or a carbide burr, for either cutting steel or grinding down welds in an area where a proper tool won't fit, on a car restoration rather than a model. I think all the Aldi ones I've bought have come with a flexible drive, bench mounting and a load of consumables, some of which never get used. I did find that the collets wear out after some use of the burr, but they're available cheaply on line.
Funkycoldribena said:
Dremel for me.
Unrivalled IMO.
They'll all do the job though so who cares?
My Dremels both just conked out with no warning, both times mid-task. Highly irritating. Mr Amazon bought me a nice new Bosch cordless ‘dremel’ a couple of hours ago (in a huge and completely useless plastic case). Hopefully that will keep going.Unrivalled IMO.
They'll all do the job though so who cares?
Edited by Funkycoldribena on Sunday 14th January 17:17
woodysnr said:
Lidl are doing their Parkside brand on special at the moment no idea as to quality but are only £17.99 inc a load of accessories
I was once told by someone who would have known that some of Lidl's Parkside Power Tools were made by Bosch.Not sure if its still true.
Edited by sgrimshaw on Monday 15th January 10:09
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