my dremel bust..........pants

[Mr.stubbs]

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?tb=&CATID=7920022&entryFlag=false&PRODID=167478&paintCatId=

my dremel bust, im not really sure what to look for seeing as it was my dads old one. was wondering if this would do the trick i need it for cutting sheet metal and sanding. i dont really wanna spend much more then what they're asking. is a flexicable like the one inc. with this a useful piece of kit. help would be greatly appreciated.:-)


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[fillip]

That link just takes you to a load of electric screw drivers... http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/huh.gif

[fillip]

I think I looked at that once before. It actually seems like a pretty good tool, nice and solid in your hand (if it's the same one I remeber looking at) and is pretty reasonably priced for what you get - esp. the stand and flex shaft. I've not used one though so can't comment on performance or durability.

[fivecheebs]

I have a BnQ pro performance jobbie. I have to say it looks nothing like that one, but im very pleased with mine. Mine has no stand but it has the flexi shaft, the router stand and a whole heap of bits and a carry case for the lot. The stand would be useful.

[GodsUnicorn]

I have the exact same one as you linked to, I can't compare it with a dremel as I've never used one, but it's done everything that I have asked of it although the flexi shaft did break after about a year, you also get quite a good range of disks and stuff with it to get you started.

Good buy at the price if you ask me...............Oh you did, well there ya go !!

[fillip]

Argos do a JCB digital dremel-clone. Looks pretty good if you ask me. Comes with Flexi shaft but no stand, lots or bits, soft start, variable control from 5K to 33K and is currently reduced to £40.00

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3801&productId=147511&clickfrom=name

[Tommygun]

Mr Stubbs

i have same 1 in link B&Q Pro not had any problems with mine. Dremil are better but 2x the cost go 4 Pro range also stand comes in handy if you have shaky hands:D

[Mr.stubbs]

i bought the B&Q rotary tool day, it's such a good bargain:

you get 150 cutting discx, sanding pads, grinding bits etc.

a stand

a flexicable

and the main power bit

for 29.99

and ive tested out today on some wood and some steel and it's great.

The box
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/598693/0/nouser_598/T0_-1_598693.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.us/index.php?action=show&ident=598693)

the tool
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/598694/0/nouser_598/T0_-1_598694.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.us/index.php?action=show&ident=598694)

the accessories (in some tupaware)
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/598695/0/nouser_598/T0_-1_598695.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.us/index.php?action=show&ident=598695)

[Darv]

Good choice, I've got the same one, been going strong for years now. :thumb:

I didn't get all those cool accessories though <_<

[Incomudro]

Are those cutting disc metal?

[fivecheebs]

It looks like it. I certainly got some metal ones with mine. I've never used one, but i guess they would be good for wood.

[Mr.stubbs]

yeah they are metal and apparently you can use them on wood and some metal????

[Darv]

Won't really work on metal though, it'll be blunt before it cuts through anything.

I've tried them on acrylic, works but it's no better than normal cutting disks.

[Pug]

I meant to post to this thread before I went away but if you went up a level in the B&Q link, they had proper dremels for about £5 or £10 more.
I've tried 3 or 4 clones now, including B&Q's own though to a Draper (which I thought would last a little longer)... they've all packed up at the point of "here endeth the warranty", if not before. <_<
I'm determined to get the real thing next time, I was swung to the Draper by a 45-piece accessory kit last time and regretted it ever since (even more so when that packed up too).

[BigBen2k]

On a similar note...

My "el cheapo" 4 1/2" grinder bit the dust as soon as I got it, and the replacement smoked out instantly. So much for "$0.99 special!!!".

I'll be picking up a DeWalt angle grinder soon; the real stuff this time...

[Pug]

Anybody able to quickly refresh my memory on why choosing the Dremel Professional might be a better choice than the Multi-Pro?
I'm shopping right now... :dremel:

[Jewels]

Where's my credit card gone? :huh:

[fivecheebs]

Where's my credit card gone? :huh:

bwahahahaha :spitz:

[Pug]

:inno:



:wiz:

[Pug]

Just to clarify a little -
By Multi-Pro, I mean the 395(0) version, not the 295.
With the Professional, I know it has the torque feedback system but I figure there are those here who may have used both (and I guess I'm looking to hear if you got your money's worth for the difference in price).

Multi-Pro (http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/Dremel_395_MultiPro___40_Accs.html)

Professional (http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/Dremel_3981.html)

I may have found a deal on eBay, but these are the best links I've found for the ideal candidates.


My memory tells me I've seen mnpctech's opinion on this somewhere but I can't remember where. :duh:

[edit]Doh! An hour's googling later, I find a link that was at the bottom of this page all the time...
http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=175
Nexxo!!! Where are youuuu? :rant:
:D

[BigBen2k]

The handle looks different, and the "Electronic feedback controller" looks new to me, but all I really look for is the variable speed control; some of these only have an on/off or a 5 fixed speed selection; I prefer the fully variable version (I think both of these are ok).