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Old 14th October 2018, 11:19   #1
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Default For the DIY fellas and fettlers out there.

Went to Lidl this morning for a loaf and came out with this, complete as you see it, cordless with a charger, 3 year warranty £16,99

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Old 14th October 2018, 11:25   #2
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Went to Lidl this morning for a loaf and came out with this, complete as you see it, cordless with a charger, 3 year warranty £16,99

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These are great value, and Parkside tools have proven more than adequate for my DIY use. I was tempted by these when they had them over here. However, I have only used my corded one twice in the past 4 years lol.

One thing I would warn with not just this, but with all multi tools. The grinding discs are thin and delicate. Wear protective clothing and goggles when using them. I had one shatter and part of it became embedded in my shed about 10 feet from where I was working.
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Old 14th October 2018, 11:38   #3
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used mine to clean the crud off brake calipers and the like. had a dremmel one years ago but didnt last long, bought a cheapo one from Focus had it 12 years now and still going strong
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Old 14th October 2018, 11:46   #4
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Got one of these since last year it always comes handy doing things picked it up along a box spare bits
Cant go wrong with 3 years warranty just remember to keep a receipt as 1st year is with shop after that you have to go thru lidl customer services that transfers you to manufacturers
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How powerful is it. I have got a small modellers drill, but you can stop it with a stern glance. Would like something with a bit more umph
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Old 14th October 2018, 12:13   #6
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I have a cheap generic one like this and a genuine Dremel. For serious work, the difference between them is like night and day.

Over the years I've bought quite a few Dremel attachments as well for my model making activities.
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Old 14th October 2018, 12:53   #7
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I have a cheap generic one like this and a genuine Dremel. For serious work, the difference between them is like night and day.
Try this one compared to your Dremel and you know another difference like night and day:

https://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28481.php
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Old 14th October 2018, 13:02   #8
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Went to Lidl this morning for a loaf and came out with this, complete as you see it, cordless with a charger, 3 year warranty £16,99

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Ye gods , something else to buy !
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Try this one compared to your Dremel and you know another difference like night and day:

https://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28481.php

I have a Proxxon scroll saw, so yes agree that they are excellent.

I also have a Delta table-top band saw. This is another manufacturer of quality tools.

There is nothing wrong with the cheaper tools for everyday use - they just lack the precision, power and longevity. My cheap multi-tools stay in the garage/lock-up whereas the finer tools and stored in the warmth of of the house.
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How powerful is it. I have got a small modellers drill, but you can stop it with a stern glance. Would like something with a bit more umph
In the booklet all can find is the battery capacity (1300 mAh) and the speed is adjustable from 5,000 to 25,000 rpm

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