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5th February 2017, 20:18 | #1 |
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Anyone here own a Dremel?
Hi all, as above, anyone here own a Dremel? I've had a few of the cheap knockoffs, but they're never any good, always underpowered.
I was looking for a Dremel for doing a few bits on the trike and things, mainly to cut metal and cut and sand/grind fibreglass and things, but it seems there's all sorts of different kits. So a few questions, are the rechargeable 1's any good? Or would it be underpowered. Theres a vast difference in price, £70 - £120 for a cordless, or £83 - £180 for a corded. I think I've narrowed it down to 1 of these 3: Cordless: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/c7h/Dreme...eywords=dremel Or corded: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-3000...eywords=dremel Any suggestions? http://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-400...kit-230v/3791r |
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Rechargeable ones are good, trouble is they run flat fairly quickly, corded is best.
I have both, but prefer the corded one.
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5th February 2017, 20:32 | #3 |
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I have a corded one. I have also had cheapies but none of them can compete with the real thing for torque, longevity etc.
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Thanks Trikey, would you recommend the extra power of the 175w motor for cutting through metal strip/box etc Or do you reckon the 130w would do it?
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The smaller one will work ok, but always get the more powerful one, you are then prepared for heavier work should you need it, another thing - cheaper sanding bits work as well as Dremel ones for a fraction of the cost.
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Blimey, i never realized they were so expensive..
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Me neither, I'm sure I looked before and they were about £100. But I'll get the best I can, and then hopefully it'll save me buying any other tools in the future. This looks a little more affordable... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dremel-400...wAAOSwHMJYIuZK Last edited by Dragrad; 5th February 2017 at 23:58.. Reason: Consecutive posts, please use the edit or multi-quote options ;-) |
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We got my son a dremel some years back and whilst it was a great piece of kit I find my De Walt cordless drill with an inexpensive box of "tools" from Lidls to be just as good.
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The cordless ones are meant to be a bit rubbish, although I can certainly see them being very useful.
I've got as cheap (£40) Dremel and it's fantastic. Use it all the time. |
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I bought a Black and Decker `Minicraft` tool 26 years ago, it's better than a Dremmel and easier to handle. I don't know if you can still get them but I bought one from a Car Boot sale for £5 a few months ago, it's just a standby for when my old one gives up, 26 years and counting..... I use it for many things but mainly glass engraving as a relaxing hobby...Have a look on Ebay for a Minicraft set, much better quality.
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