Post by: Pacu on March 16, 2013, 10:18:18 PM
Seems like people either love a dremel or hate it. I'm pretty partial to it myself. We had a really underpowered one for years..the kind you plug in the battery to recharge. It's pert near a gutless wonder.
This 3000 is far more powerful than the last one. Seems with all the mod'ing going on that other here would have them and share in their uses. With all the attachments and accessories looks like there are many uses we would find for them.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b553/mbonakiopezyweli/IMAG1041_zpsc47954f0.jpg)
bought a 8 dollar box today at Sears to keep all my bits together. Dremel unit stores in the bottom.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b553/mbonakiopezyweli/IMAG1042_zpsa79bf419.jpg)
my new toy..covered in hickory dust from todays work.
Post by: Nhoj on March 16, 2013, 10:27:47 PM
Post by: Syph007 on March 16, 2013, 10:38:33 PM
Post by: JAfromMn on March 16, 2013, 11:03:49 PM
a very handy tool to own.
Post by: Whoey on March 17, 2013, 10:54:04 AM
Post by: ryan1835 on March 17, 2013, 10:55:06 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on March 17, 2013, 11:38:46 AM
I have a load of dental burrs and although they wear out quicker than the carbide Dremel bits they are very handy but they are only about 2.5mm shank so the chuck is good for using them.
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 01:54:00 PM
Enjoy yours :cheers:
Post by: Vladimir on March 17, 2013, 02:57:05 PM
I have Dremel 300.
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 03:01:30 PM
I'm very satisfied with mine.
I have Dremel 300.
How does the 300 compare to the more pricey ones?
I've heard mixed reviews.
Post by: Vladimir on March 17, 2013, 03:27:55 PM
I use it mostly for polishing and sanding.
Post by: Whoey on March 17, 2013, 03:41:14 PM
Post by: Zed on March 17, 2013, 03:51:56 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 17, 2013, 04:24:22 PM
Most importantly, get yourself a good flex shaft for it! Hanging the body of the tool and working with a much lighter handle works wonders! It makes a good thing that much better.
Def
Post by: Taxi Dad on March 17, 2013, 04:32:55 PM
somewhere i have a clone as well, never used that either :whistle:
Post by: Dr Gonzo on March 17, 2013, 05:41:22 PM
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/06/060212001.jpg?8)
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 05:52:57 PM
Didn't know you could get them for small tools like this. Well worth looking in to :tu:
Post by: Whoey on March 17, 2013, 06:00:34 PM
Post by: Dr Gonzo on March 17, 2013, 06:06:48 PM
^ so that's the flex shaft thing?
Didn't know you could get them for small tools like this. Well worth looking in to :tu:
It comes with the Clarke Tool...I got the whole package from ebay for £30 delivered :tu:
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 07:13:46 PM
^ so that's the flex shaft thing?
Didn't know you could get them for small tools like this. Well worth looking in to :tu:
It comes with the Clarke Tool...I got the whole package from ebay for £30 delivered :tu:
I'll give you £32 for it :whistle:
:D
Post by: Zed on March 17, 2013, 07:18:04 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 07:23:13 PM
Yep mine is a Clarke one but older model with no flex cord thing :D
I might still have a spare
Post by: Zed on March 17, 2013, 07:50:53 PM
Yep mine is a Clarke one but older model with no flex cord thing :D
I might still have a spare
They do look handy barry but after 14 I've got use to it now :tu: Thanks though mate :salute:
Post by: Pacu on March 17, 2013, 08:30:44 PM
Post by: Dr Gonzo on March 17, 2013, 08:40:14 PM
think that flex shaft attachment looks fetching. I reckon it would save on motor wear in the long run by keeping dust from a project at bay.
Makes the tool easier to use as well as the motor is hung up and the flex shaft is lighter than the motor ;)
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 09:53:57 PM
No probs paul :tu:Yep mine is a Clarke one but older model with no flex cord thing :D
I might still have a spare
They do look handy barry but after 14 I've got use to it now :tu: Thanks though mate :salute:
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 09:55:50 PM
^ so that's the flex shaft thing?
Didn't know you could get them for small tools like this. Well worth looking in to :tu:
It comes with the Clarke Tool...I got the whole package from ebay for £30 delivered :tu:
Chrissy, machine mart sell the kit incl the flex shaft, there's a store at great barr :tu:
I'll give you £32 for it :whistle:
:D
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 09:57:27 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 11:46:18 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 11:50:56 PM
Great Barr?? Do I need a passport? :D
Where is it?? miles from you?
Post by: Zakspark on March 17, 2013, 11:51:40 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 18, 2013, 12:17:28 AM
Great Barr?? Do I need a passport? :D
Where is it?? miles from you?
Not too bad, just being silly :D
I'm about 2 miles south of the city centre.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 18, 2013, 12:30:42 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fd0cacf126465a1c29fe8a1f7ac886eb_zps400877c4.jpg)
Post by: Grumpy on March 18, 2013, 08:41:06 AM
I have a 4000, so far I've had 3, my first one my farther borrowed and needless to say had never returned, so I ended up buying a new one, then ended up moving and got stashed somewhere, needless to say at my fathers too. So I ended up buying another cause I couldn't put off all that needed to be done, so I got a 4000, and this one is not leaving my sight! I ended up doing a few things with a friend and he started falling in love with it, but he ain't getting it! So when we went for a trip to my fathers I looked around and sure enough I found my other along with all my bells a whistles, so when I brought it back I sorted everything out and gave the old one to my friend with a couple extra toys, I thought he as going to faint. The next week he went and got a set of cutters sanders and other things. I'd like to get one of those stations not only the drill press one but they used to have one that was just like this, JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fd0cacf126465a1c29fe8a1f7ac886eb_zps400877c4.jpg)
I would love to get one of those tool stations!! never seen them in the uk
Post by: Whoey on March 18, 2013, 02:30:57 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 18, 2013, 04:26:33 PM
that's a really cool storage/workbench solution... that would be fantastic for those of us who don't have an actual workshop to use our dremels in!That's what I fig, I used to have my little workshop but we moved, now I don't have any room, so all my stuff is in storage, another unique little thing I saw and fig if that would be great would be one of these, I didn't have enough time to make it before we left, if you could take that table/bench and do this to it, ah man! It would allow you to do small projects, and just need that mini drill press, JR
http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tablesaw-Router-Shaper-for-Dremel-rotary-/
Post by: Whoey on March 18, 2013, 04:57:02 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 18, 2013, 07:14:20 PM
that's an interesting idea, perhaps using a few flex attachments would make it easier to switch tasks...Yeah, that little workstation has a mini table vice, if you made a board to fit that little saw with that flex shaft, you could hang it on that hook, that would be so perfect, amazon used to sell them, here's the link with some more info on that, heck it even has a vacuum hook up! Someone else used to make that same table, it used to be blue rather then red, JR
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KIASXG?tag=toolmonger-20
Kobalt was the one that used to sell the identical setup, called a Kobalt Store-n-carry workstation, i so wish i could find one for sale, JR
Post by: nuphoria on March 19, 2013, 04:06:49 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on March 19, 2013, 04:33:38 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 19, 2013, 12:22:28 PM
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 19, 2013, 12:56:02 PM
Wanted to get the Workstation for it, but never really found a need to justify getting one. if only could use this as a lathe of some sort for small hobbies like chopsticks. :D
(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab66/Xelkos/tools/DSC02522_zps9f316033.jpg)
The flexible shaft heard has a problem that if it gets stuck on high speed, or hits a jam the shaft will break. Not sure if that is true or not, haven't heard of a safety break to prevent such damage should it ever occur.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 19, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
Wanted to get the Workstation for it, but never really found a need to justify getting one. if only could use this as a lathe of some sort for small hobbies like chopsticks.the only problem ive ever had with that shaft is if it bends too far it cuts it off, but just unbend it and it zips back to speed, JR
The flexible shaft heard has a problem that if it gets stuck on high speed, or hits a jam the shaft will break. Not sure if that is true or not, haven't heard of a safety break to prevent such damage should it ever occur.
Oh and as far as a lathe you mean something like this, cause this i think would be perfect, especially for like pens?
http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/original_13921_fKOx0Qesi2AQqUYGi5XOGknBY.jpg
Post by: henryhcyap on March 19, 2013, 03:41:56 PM
Post by: stealth007s on March 19, 2013, 06:04:13 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 19, 2013, 06:58:03 PM
I have three Dremels but I can't remember which ones they are. I know that two of them are small battery powered and bright blue. The other is corded and dual speed. When I get back from vacay here in Indy I'll check them out and post nomenclature stuff and images. (note to self: check Dremels when you get back from Indy):rofl: hey stealth007, dont forget to check out your dremels when you get back! LOL
Post by: stealth007s on March 19, 2013, 06:59:36 PM
Post by: Whoey on March 19, 2013, 07:37:30 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 19, 2013, 09:20:18 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on March 19, 2013, 10:36:32 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 19, 2013, 11:37:22 PM
it's been over an hour... I better bump it.
I knew you were the reliable type :D
Post by: stealth007s on March 19, 2013, 11:55:26 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 20, 2013, 12:05:50 AM
I'm getting huge Dremel jealousy now!
I think the term is Dremel envy :whistle:Um, well, i guess you guys are going to get "jealous/envy" cause i got everything taken care of and it should be here possibly by Friday! :D heres a pic for you guys to :drool: over! my bad! JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3K53I33N35N85La5M6d3f0b01842073451b34_zpse00fffba.jpg)
Post by: Crouton on March 20, 2013, 12:29:05 AM
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 20, 2013, 02:42:50 AM
Wanted to get the Workstation for it, but never really found a need to justify getting one. if only could use this as a lathe of some sort for small hobbies like chopsticks.the only problem ive ever had with that shaft is if it bends too far it cuts it off, but just unbend it and it zips back to speed, JR
The flexible shaft heard has a problem that if it gets stuck on high speed, or hits a jam the shaft will break. Not sure if that is true or not, haven't heard of a safety break to prevent such damage should it ever occur.
Oh and as far as a lathe you mean something like this, cause this i think would be perfect, especially for like pens?
(http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/original_13921_fKOx0Qesi2AQqUYGi5XOGknBY.jpg)
Where did you find that, and how much did it set you back for?
Seen another on eBay, used, only does 6 inches. Would want 14 inches for a project I wanted. Supposedly there is a company wanting more hardwood chopsticks which was looking into how much is would cost for materials vs. profit. Think will either resort to a Jimmy-rigged setup, or just do them by hand and forget the possible side-profit idea.
Makes one wish for a foot powered model like old grinder wheels & Singer sewing machines had. Less energy cost, just as much production. Then if applying oil by friction/cloth method would work that would save even more time. If I only had a sugar momma. :rofl:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 20, 2013, 03:23:21 AM
Post by: Whoey on March 20, 2013, 10:46:45 AM
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 20, 2013, 11:06:48 AM
It didn't set me back any thing. Cause I don't think it's ever been made, I think it's just a pic done on a comp. but I sure would like to get my hands on it though! Whats the mfg of the lathe that only does 6"? JR
Says Dremel, about $150ish. One of the rare ones. EBay: Listing 1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dremel-Moto-Lathe-Model-700-/281080577211?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4171b53cbb), Listing 2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dremel-Moto-Lathe-Model-700-1-Black-Label-/281077848036?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41718b97e4)
(http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/images/6795-A.jpg)
There's an infamous harbor Freight one at the $500 I heard was a royal POS. It would heat up the plastic parts without a load and was falsely labeled at 3/4 Hp and found out to be 0.34 HP - a clever typo.
Post by: Whoey on March 20, 2013, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 20, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 20, 2013, 09:47:48 PM
I'm getting huge Dremel jealousy now!I think the term is Dremel envy :whistle:Um, well, i guess you guys are going to get "jealous/envy" cause i got everything taken care of and it should be here possibly by Friday! :D heres a pic for you guys to :drool: over! my bad! JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3K53I33N35N85La5M6d3f0b01842073451b34_zpse00fffba.jpg)
I hate you!!! :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Pacu on March 20, 2013, 10:29:14 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 20, 2013, 11:52:56 PM
My bad! guess you wont like it if i post a pic of it when it comes in and i load it up huh.. JRI'm getting huge Dremel jealousy now!I think the term is Dremel envy :whistle:Um, well, i guess you guys are going to get "jealous/envy" cause i got everything taken care of and it should be here possibly by Friday! :D heres a pic for you guys to :drool: over! my bad! JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3K53I33N35N85La5M6d3f0b01842073451b34_zpse00fffba.jpg)
I hate you!!! :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 12:22:22 AM
My bad! guess you wont like it if i post a pic of it when it comes in and i load it up huh.. JRI'm getting huge Dremel jealousy now!I think the term is Dremel envy :whistle:Um, well, i guess you guys are going to get "jealous/envy" cause i got everything taken care of and it should be here possibly by Friday! :D heres a pic for you guys to :drool: over! my bad! JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3K53I33N35N85La5M6d3f0b01842073451b34_zpse00fffba.jpg)
I hate you!!! :rofl: :rofl:
I'm pleased you managed to get it :rant: :rofl: Looked all over uk websites and can't find anything similiar :(
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 21, 2013, 03:43:45 AM
Ill tell you what, Ill keep my eye open for for anything over your way, are you after that same thing? Cause if I remember correctly there's something over your way that I was after but they wouldn't send over here, but it didn't use a dremel, it uses a circular saw, jig saw, and router in a table to make a full size model. JRMy bad! guess you wont like it if i post a pic of it when it comes in and i load it up huh.. JRI'm getting huge Dremel jealousy now!I think the term is Dremel envy :whistle:Um, well, i guess you guys are going to get "jealous/envy" cause i got everything taken care of and it should be here possibly by Friday! :D heres a pic for you guys to :drool: over! my bad! JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3K53I33N35N85La5M6d3f0b01842073451b34_zpse00fffba.jpg)
I hate you!!! :rofl: :rofl:
I'm pleased you managed to get it :rant: :rofl: Looked all over uk websites and can't find anything similiar :(
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 11:51:07 AM
Post by: Whoey on March 21, 2013, 11:53:25 AM
Seeing as 2 brands have released that same case, there has to be more out there, and even some in Europe... looks like a made in China and licensed to whoever wants a run... maybe we should be sourcing and trying for a MTo group buy :P
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 12:03:40 PM
I could not find a source for anything like that over here... hell even the place I bought my Dremel no longer has any dremels!
Seeing as 2 brands have released that same case, there has to be more out there, and even some in Europe... looks like a made in China and licensed to whoever wants a run... maybe we should be sourcing and trying for a MTo group buy :P
I'd be in on that! :tu:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 21, 2013, 12:14:18 PM
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/3/StationaryTools/JointersPlanersLathes/PRD~0554504P/Mastercraft+12-in.+Lathe+with+Chisel+Set.jsp?locale=en
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 21, 2013, 12:42:02 PM
What was it you were looking for in the uk??It's a table that you can hook your power tools underneath In order to make them into a full size table tool, like a circular saw, into a table saw, here's a few pics, I ended up making my own, as for the one thats on the way to my door step, ill see if i can find any info on the manual, JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3e2f92f599464473814e71f4f0990c10_zps3de6a065.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/5e9b9d4f39ae82880e98616c28f25a4f_zps94788a2f.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/27a9a6b236e57c22608338ee13876940_zpsf9e9b4c8.jpg)
Post by: nuphoria on March 21, 2013, 04:11:32 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 05:49:40 PM
Post by: Whoey on March 21, 2013, 06:04:24 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 21, 2013, 10:41:11 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 11:14:56 PM
She won't give it to me :(
Tell her to stop being nasty and give you your toy!! or my puppy's on his way!!!! :rofl:
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 11:16:17 PM
What was it you were looking for in the uk??It's a table that you can hook your power tools underneath In order to make them into a full size table tool, like a circular saw, into a table saw, here's a few pics, I ended up making my own, as for the one thats on the way to my door step, ill see if i can find any info on the manual, JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/3e2f92f599464473814e71f4f0990c10_zps3de6a065.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/5e9b9d4f39ae82880e98616c28f25a4f_zps94788a2f.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/27a9a6b236e57c22608338ee13876940_zpsf9e9b4c8.jpg)
Thats v/good jr, i'm glad you weren't after the heap of plastic i was thinking of :tu:
Post by: nuphoria on March 21, 2013, 11:44:21 PM
I have been informed I will be allowed to share it :D
Post by: Grumpy on March 21, 2013, 11:46:15 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 21, 2013, 11:48:47 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 21, 2013, 11:58:14 PM
Def
Sent from a digital multitool
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 22, 2013, 12:11:37 AM
http://www.wolfcraft.com/en/products/p/machine_tables-1/1_master_cut_1000_work_and_machine_table/s/p/index.html
Post by: nuphoria on March 22, 2013, 02:13:15 PM
If she has the tool and you have the bits then you don't have much choice- you'll have to play nicely together.
Def
Sent from a digital multitool
That does nicely sum up a lot of things here :)
Post by: Sparky415 on March 22, 2013, 10:23:36 PM
Old drill case
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff%202013/22032013006.jpg)
Dremel with accessory's
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff%202013/22032013002.jpg)
Post by: stealth007s on March 23, 2013, 05:23:14 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 23, 2013, 03:15:20 PM
Def
Post by: stealth007s on March 23, 2013, 06:37:52 PM
Post by: nuphoria on March 23, 2013, 08:54:10 PM
I got home Wednesday night :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Where have you been, you dirty stop out? :pok:
:D
Post by: stealth007s on March 23, 2013, 08:57:06 PM
Where have you been, you dirty stop out? :pok:
:D
I did say three days or so :think: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 24, 2013, 01:41:34 PM
I got home Wednesday night :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Well you didn't answer the door. I came by twice! :whistle:
Def
Post by: MultiMat on March 25, 2013, 02:59:18 PM
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dremel/e8a84589-09cc-4b17-989f-ccb4b195c636_zps6351e6ff.jpg)
With some of my accessories , I have lots of other bits neatly stored/dumped in a big box ::) :D.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dremel/SAM_1597_zps7a75218e.jpg)
I do like the Flexi shaft.
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dremel/c43f39e8-777e-49c9-8f31-d3d30cce6010_zps4d69ae29.jpg)
Just quietly I think Dremels quality is slipping I am thinking of upgrading my stand with a bigger brick :P :P :D :D
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dremel/4facdfc7-794e-49a9-9de9-4c3861b8e325_zps6ee8598c.jpg)
I had a closer look at my one's box , 5 year warranty is pretty good for a power tool :think: My one was made in Mexico , are they still made there :think: :think:.
I would be keen to nab a Dremel 9000 Advantage , I think they are the most powerful/heavy duty units they have made but are discontinued :(. I looked at buying a 9000 from the US but postage was NUTS + Dremel never replied to my email in which I asked them if it was safe to run a 9000 on Oz's 240 volt electricity :( :(.
Post by: Whoey on March 25, 2013, 04:15:05 PM
[edit:]
Quick check of my 300s model says 230-240v on the sticker. Guessing the American ones would need to be run with a voltage converter as the 240 would fry the 110-120v they use over there.
Post by: MultiMat on March 25, 2013, 11:46:16 PM
are the 9000s available in Europe? surely the postage is better, and we're on 240v here too?
[edit:]
Quick check of my 300s model says 230-240v on the sticker. Guessing the American ones would need to be run with a voltage converter as the 240 would fry the 110-120v they use over there.
From the limited info I could find the 9000 was a North American market only tool , I think.
So yep if I was going to spend $50 just on postage :ahhh I would be keen to know if it would be ok with 240volt.Bit of a bummer that Dremel never replied to my email. I think you also need a collet adaptor for the 9000 to use Dremel's regular tool bits :think: :think:, some of the 9000's I have seen for sale have included the adapter.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 25, 2013, 11:57:31 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01893_zps6cba2f4e.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01895_zps79a1a006.jpg)
Post by: Whoey on March 26, 2013, 02:42:00 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 26, 2013, 03:19:32 AM
that's a cool looking workbench/case...Thanks Whoey! JR
Post by: Whoey on March 26, 2013, 10:58:25 AM
What exactly was it about the 9000 that you were after?are the 9000s available in Europe? surely the postage is better, and we're on 240v here too?
[edit:]
Quick check of my 300s model says 230-240v on the sticker. Guessing the American ones would need to be run with a voltage converter as the 240 would fry the 110-120v they use over there.
From the limited info I could find the 9000 was a North American market only tool , I think.
So yep if I was going to spend $50 just on postage :ahhh I would be keen to know if it would be ok with 240volt.Bit of a bummer that Dremel never replied to my email. I think you also need a collet adaptor for the 9000 to use Dremel's regular tool bits :think: :think:, some of the 9000's I have seen for sale have included the adapter.
I so want one!that's a cool looking workbench/case...Thanks Whoey! JR
Post by: MultiMat on March 26, 2013, 11:13:30 AM
What exactly was it about the 9000 that you were after?are the 9000s available in Europe? surely the postage is better, and we're on 240v here too?
[edit:]
Quick check of my 300s model says 230-240v on the sticker. Guessing the American ones would need to be run with a voltage converter as the 240 would fry the 110-120v they use over there.
From the limited info I could find the 9000 was a North American market only tool , I think.
So yep if I was going to spend $50 just on postage :ahhh I would be keen to know if it would be ok with 240volt.Bit of a bummer that Dremel never replied to my email. I think you also need a collet adaptor for the 9000 to use Dremel's regular tool bits :think: :think:, some of the 9000's I have seen for sale have included the adapter.
It is my understanding that the 9000 was Dremel's most powerful model & from what I have read they are very robust. I have done awful things too my Dremel , it would be nice to own the 'baddest' Dremel out there :think: >:D :D.
I am sure the newer models would be just as good if not better than my old one :think:
that's a cool looking workbench/case...
+1 Super cool , I reckon 8) 8)
Post by: Whoey on March 26, 2013, 11:26:02 AM
http://www.dremeleurope.com/gb/en/ocs/product/6014/556/dremel%C2%AE-4000/dremel%C2%AE-4000
looks sexy!
Strangely the 300 range seems to show up in the "retired" section of the Dremel site for Spain, yet still shows up as current in the "hobby" section... 200, 3000, 4000 seem to be the main models here.
Post by: nuphoria on March 26, 2013, 12:22:37 PM
When I grow up I might get a real one! For now the budget Aldi one will do fine :tu:
Post by: Whoey on March 26, 2013, 12:44:05 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 26, 2013, 03:12:42 PM
Def
Sent from a digital multitool
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 05:21:40 PM
My workstation came in today, :mail: pretty freaking cool! so i took everything and loaded it up so that everything is in just one unit, rather then a bunch of diff ones. it holds everything, the flex shaft and the unit fit in the rectangular storage next to the handle. the vertical shaft stores in a hole on the side, and everything else in the storage bins that you can see, heres a couple of pics, JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01893_zps6cba2f4e.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01895_zps79a1a006.jpg)
Have you had chance to use it yet??
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 08:07:42 PM
Uhhh, :think: let me think about that, uhh, no. i dont want to scratch it! :whistle: lol i dont have any projects to do yet, i kinda spent my $$ just getting it! JR
Have you had chance to use it yet??
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 08:11:40 PM
Uhhh, :think: let me think about that, uhh, no. i dont want to scratch it! :whistle: lol i dont have any projects to do yet, i kinda spent my $$ just getting it! JR
Have you had chance to use it yet??
Aren't you going to use it??????
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 08:32:38 PM
Of course, i just have to fig out what i can do first! :think: JRUhhh, :think: let me think about that, uhh, no. i dont want to scratch it! :whistle: lol i dont have any projects to do yet, i kinda spent my $$ just getting it! JR
Have you had chance to use it yet??
Aren't you going to use it??????
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 08:37:56 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 08:55:36 PM
If i'm lucky enough to get hold of one, i thought about making a base for it with compartments for extrasThats what im doing, im looking for a old desk, with a hutch, so i can store some other tools, i just dont have anything to work on, another thing that would really work good, a Portable Work Bench! has that vice top just like the workstation, put the brackets in, put the workstation on top and clamp it down! and then all folds up when done! but i need something larger to do other work.. JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 09:11:47 PM
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 09:27:11 PM
Oh yeah, i forgot. The Kobalt Store-n-Carry Workstation is manufactured by Milescraft, the same ones who manufacture the Milescraft MobileX1 Compact Workcenter, other then that i dont have any other info, besides the address and telephone # which im sure you can get off of there website, besides that sorry nothing else. JR
Thanks JR that'd be really useful, i've been quoted £159 for something similiar here in the uk!!!! :(
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 09:34:31 PM
OUCH!! ill keep my eye open, the only other piece of info is that its made in china! lol JROh yeah, i forgot. The Kobalt Store-n-Carry Workstation is manufactured by Milescraft, the same ones who manufacture the Milescraft MobileX1 Compact Workcenter, other then that i dont have any other info, besides the address and telephone # which im sure you can get off of there website, besides that sorry nothing else. JR
Thanks JR that'd be really useful, i've been quoted £159 for something similiar here in the uk!!!! :(
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 09:37:05 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on March 27, 2013, 10:01:20 PM
Thanks your a star :tu: i'm starting to wonder if it'd be easier to make one?? :think:theres really nothing to it, besides the fact that the top and bottom come apart, the top is no more then four storage bins, besides the bar that slides in between, and yet the bottom is only a portable work bench, one with those sliding slabs, and storage. the one piece comes out where you would use it for a vice, and everything falls into a funnel for the vacuum hook up, the only thing left is the pole, i got it cause i was tired of hauling all these boxes around, and i need something to work off of, now i need a desk cause im sure the old ladys not going to like it if i scratch the dinning table! if you need a work station too, Red tool box work bench, looks nice and you can get in the UK! i would have went for one of those if i had a place to put it, dremel also make a mini work station you could use one of those to make your work station off of,, its a place to start. if your going to make one and you need any measurements or pics of it message me! JR
Post by: Grumpy on March 27, 2013, 10:09:30 PM
Post by: LL on April 06, 2013, 03:37:14 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2013, 12:23:52 PM
Thanks your a star :tu: i'm starting to wonder if it'd be easier to make one?? :think:
There’s a great DIY workstation on instructables, looks really useful :salute:
You might want to turn the sound down a bit on your computer as the music is a bit enthusiastic :ahhh
http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tablesaw-Router-Shaper-for-Dremel-rotary-/
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2013, 02:53:33 PM
Thanks your a star :tu: i'm starting to wonder if it'd be easier to make one?? :think:
There’s a great DIY workstation on instructables, looks really useful :salute:
You might want to turn the sound down a bit on your computer as the music is a bit enthusiastic :ahhh
http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tablesaw-Router-Shaper-for-Dremel-rotary-/
That is so cool I need too make one, thanks for sharing tony :salute:
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2013, 04:25:39 PM
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/IMG_00000117_zps60ef0867.jpg)
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 07, 2013, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2013, 08:52:33 PM
Used mine today to mod a file for my kick,sadly I removed too much metal :facepalm: oh well fitted a sog saw instead and actually works out better for what i need it for :tu:
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/IMG_00000117_zps60ef0867.jpg)
I've never done that :whistle:
Looks good Mate :tu:
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
Used mine today to mod a file for my kick,sadly I removed too much metal :facepalm: oh well fitted a sog saw instead and actually works out better for what i need it for :tu:
(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/IMG_00000117_zps60ef0867.jpg)
I've never done that :whistle:
Looks good Mate :tu:
Cheers tony although Wasn't happy with it so removed it lol,really want a file,I'll see what I can pick up :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2013, 09:22:40 PM
I guess SOG must do a file? :think:
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2013, 09:28:50 PM
I guess SOG must do a file? :think:
Yeah tony but not generally very good,think I'll seek a lm file and possibly scissors :tu:
Post by: Grumpy on April 07, 2013, 09:29:49 PM
Post by: Zed on April 07, 2013, 09:33:47 PM
wouldn't a vic file fit??
I'm mot sure barry :think:
Post by: Mercury on April 07, 2013, 10:27:10 PM
Sent from my Galaxy S3 using crapatalk two point oh.
Post by: Grumpy on April 07, 2013, 11:43:51 PM
wouldn't a vic file fit??
I'm mot sure barry :think:
i might try this week
Post by: Zed on April 08, 2013, 09:41:56 AM
wouldn't a vic file fit??
I'm mot sure barry :think:
i might try this week
Let's us know how it goes barry :salute:
Post by: kkokkolis on April 08, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
Post by: kkokkolis on April 10, 2013, 11:28:44 AM
Post by: Whoey on April 10, 2013, 11:32:51 AM
Best bet is to look at the official dremel website for your country.
Post by: kkokkolis on April 10, 2013, 12:10:33 PM
PS: I found these. They look helpful.
http://www.dremel.com/2BBDBFB2-837A-4A24-9CFD-899FEB07C96C/FinalDownload/DownloadId-21FE9B8E87762B274E23A4D3CF528BC6/2BBDBFB2-837A-4A24-9CFD-899FEB07C96C/en-us/customerservice/ManualsAndLiterature/Documents/Dremel%20Catalog%202013_EN.pdf
http://www.dremel.com/2BBDBFB2-837A-4A24-9CFD-899FEB07C96C/FinalDownload/DownloadId-398360C869B8760F95DF1FFABA343563/2BBDBFB2-837A-4A24-9CFD-899FEB07C96C/en-us/customerservice/ManualsAndLiterature/Documents/2012AccessoryPoster.pdf
I printed the poster in A4 and I can read it with my Swisschamp's Magnifying glass ;) for quick reference.
Post by: sardauker on April 10, 2013, 01:25:51 PM
I HAD to buy two for me. The first one broke its switch, so I put a foot switch along the cord, and leave it on the working table, using it with an extension shaft.
The second is still alive and kicking, and for it I put together a contraption to carve in straight lines :) (toothpick and tweezer slots, anyone?)
(http://www.ilcicali.com/wp-content/images/fresino.jpg)
count me in the club :)
Post by: BlueDot on May 13, 2013, 02:57:37 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBf7fEp5bFk/UZA43BGuOSI/AAAAAAAAAKg/L5B7h8Zq9nU/s640/2013-05-12%252020.41.19.jpg)
Not sure how old it is.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vG-sle5YxVU/UZA43q3V7PI/AAAAAAAAAKo/lSWyF_ZEvE4/s640/2013-05-12%252020.42.41.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1bE9zOJxuw/UZA43UhFYrI/AAAAAAAAAKk/cHad_iNMZI0/s640/2013-05-12%252020.42.15.jpg)
Someone cut off the ground lug on the cord, but I tried it & it works. Think I'll stick with my regular Dremel for any real work though.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 13, 2013, 03:42:39 AM
I inherited this when I was living in Michigan (14 years ago). Just came across it while cleaning.Wow, now that's gotta be old, hey maybe contact dremel and show them that and say it still works! JR
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBf7fEp5bFk/UZA43BGuOSI/AAAAAAAAAKg/L5B7h8Zq9nU/s640/2013-05-12%252020.41.19.jpg)
Not sure how old it is.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vG-sle5YxVU/UZA43q3V7PI/AAAAAAAAAKo/lSWyF_ZEvE4/s640/2013-05-12%252020.42.41.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1bE9zOJxuw/UZA43UhFYrI/AAAAAAAAAKk/cHad_iNMZI0/s640/2013-05-12%252020.42.15.jpg)
Someone cut off the ground lug on the cord, but I tried it & it works. Think I'll stick with my regular Dremel for any real work though.
Post by: BlueDot on May 13, 2013, 03:48:05 AM
I wonder if there is a dremelwiki to get more information?
Time to googlize-
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 20, 2013, 06:01:38 PM
http://www.dremelnewsroom.com/epks/Spring2013/DustBlowerFactSheet.html
Post by: Whoey on May 21, 2013, 12:17:53 AM
Post by: Mercury on May 21, 2013, 03:17:00 AM
Post by: MultiMat on May 24, 2013, 06:21:27 AM
I am thinking of just getting a bulk lot ,10+ from a Ebay seller ie made in China :think: :think:
Post by: Whoey on May 24, 2013, 01:22:44 PM
Anyone know of a good source for wire brushes , I go through them quite quickly when using them to clean stuff , mainly getting rust off old tools etc.yeah perhaps offbrand options will work, but the actual ones should last longer/do a better job... but how can you argue with 10:1 pricing... ie 10 cheap ones for the price of one dremel...
I am thinking of just getting a bulk lot ,10+ from a Ebay seller ie made in China :think: :think:
I finally broke the cherry on my new dremel, cutting our new folding door to size... did a great job vs cutting by hand (as I started to do it... :think: :doh:) and compared to the offbrand B&Q tool I had it's day and night.
Post by: Whoey on June 29, 2013, 02:15:13 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 29, 2013, 05:59:11 PM
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 29, 2013, 06:46:15 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg)
Post by: enki_ck on June 29, 2013, 06:57:39 PM
I found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
Post by: Aloha on July 05, 2013, 12:40:32 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 05, 2013, 02:08:17 AM
was in kmart looking thru the tool section and saw this sitting alone. I wanted one but figured with the limited use I didn't want to shell out the bucks, however this was on clearance and so were many of the bits. ive used it already and wow this little guy is awesome. I know its not variable speed or one of the higher end units but I like it and it should serve me well.That's great, JR
Post by: RamoN on July 05, 2013, 03:15:01 AM
I found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 05, 2013, 06:23:24 AM
Well if you went to the page above, look at the very last person to make a quote at the bottom of the page, someone sitting in a folding chair, behind a van, yes that would be me, lol the mad Plumbarian :D I left a post (I think) I used a language transfer to post asking about it but never got a response, I hope I left a good post since I can't read it! lol JRI found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
Post by: RamoN on July 05, 2013, 10:55:11 PM
Well if you went to the page above, look at the very last person to make a quote at the bottom of the page, someone sitting in a folding chair, behind a van, yes that would be me, lol the mad Plumbarian :D I left a post (I think) I used a language transfer to post asking about it but never got a response, I hope I left a good post since I can't read it! lol JRI found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
So YOU left that lame post :rofl:
Its ok the message its clear but in awful translator words that could well be said by an indian or a psychiatric pacient :D :pok:
(Sorry but it was too tempting) :whistle:
Post by: Whoey on July 05, 2013, 11:02:09 PM
Post by: RamoN on July 06, 2013, 01:27:08 AM
Also it doesnt have to look that pretty to make it work :D
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 06, 2013, 07:10:29 AM
Hey I tried! :( how bad did it translate? JRWell if you went to the page above, look at the very last person to make a quote at the bottom of the page, someone sitting in a folding chair, behind a van, yes that would be me, lol the mad Plumbarian :D I left a post (I think) I used a language transfer to post asking about it but never got a response, I hope I left a good post since I can't read it! lol JRI found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
So YOU left that lame post :rofl:
Its ok the message its clear but in awful translator words that could well be said by an indian or a psychiatric pacient :D :pok:
(Sorry but it was too tempting) :whistle:
Post by: Whoey on July 06, 2013, 10:55:03 AM
I wonder if there's any more to that project than the 3D renderings. And perhaps it could be passed on if they are no longer interested in it. I'm sure if we could rope in some machining pros we have on board here we could at least build a few prototypes :D
As I see it, the main issue is that it'd be a PITA to switch modes... thus almost requiring you to either keep it always the same, or have multiple versions to be able to switch your Dremel quickly. I know when working on a large project with multiple parts it's easier to do stages and try to do all the similar parts on each tool in groups to save setup time and ensure consistency throughout. I built a inlaid panel chest in school (it was a total overachiever project, and my shop teacher loved me for it) and a lot of the process was running a number of parts through the same setup, changing the settings, doing another pass... a lot of labour but it came out nice in the end considering the time crunch and lack of skill I had at the time.
Post by: RamoN on July 09, 2013, 12:03:16 AM
Hey I tried! :( how bad did it translate? JRWell if you went to the page above, look at the very last person to make a quote at the bottom of the page, someone sitting in a folding chair, behind a van, yes that would be me, lol the mad Plumbarian :D I left a post (I think) I used a language transfer to post asking about it but never got a response, I hope I left a good post since I can't read it! lol JRI found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
So YOU left that lame post :rofl:
Its ok the message its clear but in awful translator words that could well be said by an indian or a psychiatric pacient :D :pok:
(Sorry but it was too tempting) :whistle:
Sorry if you misunderstood it was a joke! it translated fine except as all translators the wording was a bit odd (that was the joke about) :tu: Sorry again if you thought it wasnt funny and if they didnt reply that message it wasnt because of the message but they surely dont check that blog anymore.
Ill try to check if there is an email posted somewhere and contact them directly.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 09, 2013, 06:04:56 AM
Oh no, it's fine, notta prob! I was just curious how bad it translated it, no biggie! Let me know what you come up with, JRHey I tried! :( how bad did it translate? JRWell if you went to the page above, look at the very last person to make a quote at the bottom of the page, someone sitting in a folding chair, behind a van, yes that would be me, lol the mad Plumbarian :D I left a post (I think) I used a language transfer to post asking about it but never got a response, I hope I left a good post since I can't read it! lol JRI found this, little drill press and mini lathe, this would be freaking neat to have, but can't get any info off of it, JR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/fresar34_zpsf4a90ab2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear24_zps1c3f345f.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/tornear40_zps0a2b205c.jpg
How's your spanish? :D
http://proyectofaudi.blogspot.com/2010/08/dremel-workstation.html
Seems it was only a concept and never went into production if I understand it correctly. Looks cool though. :tu:
That is so very cool :tu: From what it says there it was a homework on a technology subject. They desing it for the dremel because its one of the most popular rotary tools. But yes seems to be just a concept or at least they didnt made any more updates to it. But.... one could try to follow that concept and see what happens...
If anyone need help with any spanish translation let me know :tu:
So YOU left that lame post :rofl:
Its ok the message its clear but in awful translator words that could well be said by an indian or a psychiatric pacient :D :pok:
(Sorry but it was too tempting) :whistle:
Sorry if you misunderstood it was a joke! it translated fine except as all translators the wording was a bit odd (that was the joke about) :tu: Sorry again if you thought it wasnt funny and if they didnt reply that message it wasnt because of the message but they surely dont check that blog anymore.
Ill try to check if there is an email posted somewhere and contact them directly.
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 20, 2013, 06:04:00 PM
The Dremel was one of my favorite tools when I was young, and my favorite powertool I believe. After I burned up my clone though and got real Dremels, I was not using as many tools anymore as the world went software.
I have a hardly used Multipro 395 that still shines, and hords of different bits, cutters, sanders and stuff. I've tried the flex shaft a few times, I love the idea of it, but I found it hard to work with. I need more practice I think.
Today I mainly use cutoff wheels and brushes, and I use them on a Dremel Stylus. I love this little baby for what i do. I liked it so much I bought their mini cordless driver that looks almost the same, the driver is just OK, but my 18V Craftsman was way too big for the small stuff, and it needs a charge before each use because it is so old the batteries self discharge fast. Cordless though is just the way to go if you can.
I've recently updated my power tools so the mini Dremel driver seems very lacking, but still it's very small and uses hex-drive bits so it's still quite useful. If you have not experienced newer cordless Lithium battery power tools, you need to check them out.
Now that they make a stylus type handle attachment for their larger tools I am very tempted to get their 12V Lithium dremel. This thread may just push me to do it.
The instructable posted on the mini saw/router table is fantastic... I really want one of those, I think I have found a project I have to do. I don't have that dremel, but it's adaptable. I'll check for updates to see if anyone has done one with the flex shaft, that would be very cool and allow different dremels and more attachments to be used.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 20, 2013, 06:38:54 PM
There's a lot of cool stuff out there for Dremels :tu:
I also have a flexible drive shaft that I use in my polisher, it might be another option for some instead of a Dremel
Something like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Shaft-Keyless-Chuck/dp/B001PTSWJ6
Post by: Whoey on July 20, 2013, 09:46:41 PM
Great Thread! Why is it so burried. Thanks to sparky415 though, I found it from a link.
hardly buried, and still rather active thread!
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 20, 2013, 11:51:01 PM
By burried, I was refering to its location "Forum »Non Tool Forum »Gadget Freak/EDC Forum", but I agree with the way the forum listing flattens the hierarchy it's not really burried. I admit it I don't leave the Swiss forum for more than a few minutes a month and forgot that the tree was artificial.Great Thread! Why is it so burried. Thanks to sparky415 though, I found it from a link.
hardly buried, and still rather active thread!
Post by: Sparky415 on July 21, 2013, 08:57:51 AM
By burried, I was refering to its location "Forum »Non Tool Forum »Gadget Freak/EDC Forum", but I agree with the way the forum listing flattens the hierarchy it's not really burried. I admit it I don't leave the Swiss forum for more than a few minutes a month and forgot that the tree was artificial.Great Thread! Why is it so burried. Thanks to sparky415 though, I found it from a link.
hardly buried, and still rather active thread!
I miss a lot because I normally hang out where the rust is :)
I'm too easily tempted by the shiny things :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 22, 2013, 04:02:23 AM
.....A Dremel makes rusty things, shiny things. :drool:
I miss a lot because I normally hang out where the rust is :)
I'm too easily tempted by the shiny things :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: MedusaOblongata on October 31, 2013, 12:32:55 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on October 31, 2013, 07:04:17 PM
Those little cutoff disks etc explode :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: enki_ck on October 31, 2013, 07:27:26 PM
Also if you are new to Dremeling wear safety glasses ;)
Those little cutoff disks etc explode :ahhh :ahhh
+1
<-- From a guy who spent one December 31st at the eye doctors getting a metal splinter dug out from his eye. :facepalm:
Post by: derekmac on November 01, 2013, 01:14:18 AM
Ugh, that sent shivers down my spine! I don't do to well with FOD in eyes! I can scrape, cut or pry anything out of arms, hands legs ect, but eyes.... :ahhh:Also if you are new to Dremeling wear safety glasses ;)
Those little cutoff disks etc explode :ahhh :ahhh
+1
<-- From a guy who spent one December 31st at the eye doctors getting a metal splinter dug out from his eye. :facepalm:
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Post by: RamoN on November 01, 2013, 02:18:27 AM
Also if you are new to Dremeling wear safety glasses ;)
Those little cutoff disks etc explode :ahhh :ahhh
Yeah i learnt that little fact but not with a dremel but with a 4 inch angle grinder, suddenly i felt my face bombarded by hard pieces of disc, luckily there was a ninja angel guarding my eyes and i came unschated :P
Post by: afi1 on November 01, 2013, 02:26:45 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 06, 2013, 12:01:44 AM
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Post by: Medic82 on December 15, 2013, 12:33:12 AM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 18, 2013, 03:54:18 AM
Just ordered a Dremel 4000...... Starting to remember how much my wallet hate this forum and why Mastercard love this forum :PAin't that the freaking truth! JR
Post by: derekmac on December 27, 2013, 09:52:46 PM
I received a $50 Home Depot gift card, so I used that to go towards the Dremel 4200 kit.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/4200-series-ez-change-high-performance-rotary-tool-kit/818030
I've been wanting to get one for a few years now, and I was going to get the cheaper set, but figured that the 4200 came with some extras that I would probably buy later down the road, so I figured might as well get this set. With the gift card, I didn't mind the price too much.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but I'm sure I'll find something to try it out on!!
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 28, 2013, 12:05:56 AM
I can now join this club! :D
I received a $50 Home Depot gift card, so I used that to go towards the Dremel 4200 kit.
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/4200-series-ez-change-high-performance-rotary-tool-kit/818030
I've been wanting to get one for a few years now, and I was going to get the cheaper set, but figured that the 4200 came with some extras that I would probably buy later down the road, so I figured might as well get this set. With the gift card, I didn't mind the price too much.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, but I'm sure I'll find something to try it out on!!
Hey, welcome aboard!
I have three Dremels but I can't remember which ones they are. I know that two of them are small battery powered and bright blue. The other is corded and dual speed. When I get back from vacay here in Indy I'll check them out and post nomenclature stuff and images. (note to self: check Dremels when you get back from Indy)
Hey stealth007, you know were still waiting,, lol. JR
Post by: stealth007s on December 28, 2013, 12:18:12 AM
Hey stealth007, you know were still waiting,, lol. JR
Yeah, yeah!¡! :twak: me for that. If I remember after I get back from the shop (stupid TBI) :think:
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 28, 2013, 01:45:47 AM
Hey 9 months is better then waiting a whole year! Lol, JRHey stealth007, you know were still waiting,, lol. JR
Yeah, yeah!¡! :twak: me for that. If I remember after I get back from the shop (stupid TBI) :think:
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Post by: Medic82 on December 29, 2013, 09:32:36 PM
Post by: Sparkydave on January 15, 2014, 04:52:43 AM
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Post by: stealth007s on January 16, 2014, 11:56:02 PM
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 17, 2014, 12:08:28 AM
I let my son borrow my corded Dremel for a guitar restoration and he brought it back telling me, "you know this thing only works when you squeeze it?" It did work fine before I let him use it :rant:That doesn't prevent you from taking a pic :rofl: lol JR
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Post by: stealth007s on January 17, 2014, 12:12:06 AM
That doesn't prevent you from taking a pic :rofl: lol JR
I'm about 1000 miles from it right now in Maine so is that good enough for you for now JR? :whistle: :D
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Post by: derekmac on January 17, 2014, 01:04:25 AM
You're a little early for the Maine meetup Terry. :pok: :rofl:That doesn't prevent you from taking a pic :rofl: lol JR
I'm about 1000 miles from it right now in Maine so is that good enough for you for now JR? :whistle: :D
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Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 17, 2014, 02:54:15 AM
:think: hmmm, I'll have to think of it! :D JRThat doesn't prevent you from taking a pic :rofl: lol JR
I'm about 1000 miles from it right now in Maine so is that good enough for you for now JR? :whistle: :D
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Post by: stealth007s on January 17, 2014, 02:55:19 AM
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Post by: lowtech on January 17, 2014, 09:45:42 AM
I let my son borrow my corded Dremel for a guitar restoration and he brought it back telling me, "you know this thing only works when you squeeze it?" It did work fine before I let him use it :rant:
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I know a little about tool metamorphosis myself... My Dremel clone came back to me making strange noises in it´s bearings and smelling of burnt insulation and plastic. Apparaently, it did so before I lend it out. :rant:
I now own a Dremel which does not leave my shop and i repaired the clone with new brusches and bearings as a borrowing tool.
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2014, 10:34:44 PM
I let my son borrow my corded Dremel for a guitar restoration and he brought it back telling me, "you know this thing only works when you squeeze it?" It did work fine before I let him use it :rant:
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I know a little about tool metamorphosis myself... My Dremel clone came back to me making strange noises in it´s bearings and smelling of burnt insulation and plastic. Apparaently, it did so before I lend it out. :rant:I now own a Dremel which does not leave my shop and i repaired the clone with new brusches and bearings as a borrowing tool.
That happens a lot when you lend out tools :ahhh
This might be of interest to some of you Dremelers
http://www.dremelheroes.com/?gclid=CPzzsYOa1LwCFeKWtAodoScAOQ
Post by: Toolslinger on February 20, 2014, 10:39:44 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2015, 11:27:54 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 05, 2015, 11:34:44 PM
JR
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Post by: Corwyn on April 06, 2015, 07:15:18 AM
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Post by: NKlamerus on April 06, 2015, 02:52:28 PM
The cordless 7700 is totally shot. Actually an insult to dremel, the battery never hooked in correctly, lacked any amount of respectable torque, and never lasted for more than 5 minutes on high.
The corded version is the go-to.
Anyone find a specific good deal on accessories?
Especially the new quick disconnect cutting blades :D
Post by: Corwyn on April 06, 2015, 06:36:06 PM
Post by: danilo on April 07, 2015, 01:17:02 PM
I'm in with a clone that's better than the original (or at least costs more than the original ;) ) the proxxon ibs/e
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28481.php
I've also a bunch of extra stuff for it, a stand
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28600.php?list
a table for the stand:
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/27100.php?list
a shaft:
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28620.php?list
and a vise
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28608.php?list
and of course some bits.
I have used it for some small stuff, but I still have to justify the cost of it with some nice work...
The tool and the accessories are mostly made of metal (the tool has some plastic part, probably to reduce weight, but the accessories are all-metal). It's very nice!!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 07, 2015, 01:43:51 PM
Thread revived I guess :D
I've been using a borrowed Dremel for the past 2 weeks, it's a mint condition oldie, can't find a date but I doubt it's from this century.......very good.
I got my own Ryobi on Thursday, jury is still out but definitely some of the bits that shipped with it are not up to standard.
I also missed the speed control setting at first, that makes a huge difference.
Post by: danilo on April 07, 2015, 02:11:52 PM
Danilo
Post by: jzmtl on April 07, 2015, 10:13:04 PM
I didn't realize there was a post like this here until now!
I'm in with a clone that's better than the original (or at least costs more than the original ;) ) the proxxon ibs/e
http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28481.php
I've always wanted that one to replace my clones. But as you said they are expensive! A dremel 4000 kit came up for half the price of the proxxon, so I ended up going with it instead, although I can't say it's actually any better made than the cheaper clones. ::)
Post by: danilo on April 07, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
I've always wanted that one to replace my clones. But as you said they are expensive! A dremel 4000 kit came up for half the price of the proxxon, so I ended up going with it instead, although I can't say it's actually any better made than the cheaper clones. ::)
well in Italy the difference in price between the dremel and the proxxon is not that much, with dremel you get some extra accessory for a similar price so it wasn't
that much more expensive. also there's a cheaper proxxon model as well.
the dremel has several accessories (so many!) that proxxon doesn't have and on which they won't fit, but I thought I'd prefer quality material over them ;)
Post by: jzmtl on April 08, 2015, 02:23:41 AM
I've always wanted that one to replace my clones. But as you said they are expensive! A dremel 4000 kit came up for half the price of the proxxon, so I ended up going with it instead, although I can't say it's actually any better made than the cheaper clones. ::)
well in Italy the difference in price between the dremel and the proxxon is not that much, with dremel you get some extra accessory for a similar price so it wasn't
that much more expensive. also there's a cheaper proxxon model as well.
the dremel has several accessories (so many!) that proxxon doesn't have and on which they won't fit, but I thought I'd prefer quality material over them ;)
If they were similar in price I would go with proxxon assuming it actually has less shaft runout, the dremel attachments are mostly gimmick, I don't think I've ever used them and probably won't in the future.
Post by: Mercury on April 08, 2015, 04:21:56 AM
Added another Dremel to my tools today. I got this one for $7 as it was missing all the accessories and the front cap. It works fine and my other dremel has complementary parts so I should be good to go. I'll check the brushes at another time but when tested it ran fine thru all speeds.
I believe this is the model I have, and it's an awesome tool. I couldn't do without it. Nice score!
Post by: mr626 on April 08, 2015, 07:52:45 AM
Post by: jzmtl on April 09, 2015, 08:58:39 PM
I currently own a 'clone' and it gets a lot of use. Planning to upgrade to the real thing this year sometime.
Honestly unless your clone is a really cheap one, I wouldn't. My $40 clone works about as well as my dremel 4000 "upgrade". The latter has constant speed controller, which is nice, but that's about it. The most important part, shaft runout is about the same on both.
Post by: mr626 on April 10, 2015, 06:45:18 AM
I currently own a 'clone' and it gets a lot of use. Planning to upgrade to the real thing this year sometime.
Honestly unless your clone is a really cheap one, I wouldn't. My $40 clone works about as well as my dremel 4000 "upgrade". The latter has constant speed controller, which is nice, but that's about it. The most important part, shaft runout is about the same on both.
Thanks for the advice, but mine is a 'really cheap' one. It really will be an upgrade.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on January 17, 2016, 02:41:17 AM
Been part of this club for a while know. My first rotary tool was a Black and Decker Wizard VP940 (Cordless, used the versapak batteries), which I used for 2 or 3 years before it croaked.
My second rotary tool was/is a cheapo Harbor Freight single speed that I bought about 10 or so years ago, it still works and I still use it on occasion (most recently the other day to do some engraving in some stones since I have more diamond tipped engraving bits that are 3/32" shafts and my newer rotary tool doesn't have a collet that will hold them yet).
The newer one I just got back in October, also from Harbor Freight. This one is a variable speed rotary tool and can accept attachments such as a flex shaft, the Dremel Plunge Router attachment, the Dremel Blade sharpener attachments,, etc... I have the flex shaft, and the mini saw attachment along with router bits on the top of my to buy list so I can build the table saw/router/shaper over on instructables. I have the improvised safety guard from instuctables along with a bunch of the bottle cap cutting blades (to cut plastic rods and plastic model sprues for use in miniature wargaming kitbashes). I have also made a number of abrasive buffing wheels from some green scouring pads.
I plan on getting the Harbor Freight Cordless Variable Speed Rotary Tool in addition to the two tools I already have. Thisb one will be mainly used when I am not at home or near a power outlet.
Will try to get pics posted as soon as I can.
Post by: captain spaulding on January 17, 2016, 04:50:07 AM
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on January 17, 2016, 05:58:04 AM
I nearly destroyed my Dremel a while back trying to get a tool out of the chuck. I wrenched on it for 15 minutes and even got the pliers out to hold the bottom down. Turns out I was tightening not loosening.
Ouch, was it the keyless chuck or the stock collet and collet nut? Only experience I have right now is with the collet and collet nut, though I do have the keyless chuck (along with the flex shaft, mini saw, extra bits for engraving, carving and grinding etc...) on my rotary tool items get with tax returns list, the cordless rotary tool might be thrown on that list (bonus is the one from Harbor Freight I am looking at comes with a flex shaft, so if I order one I will have two, one for each tool).
Just need to find someone I know who has the tools for wood working since I have the Shopnotes Plans for the Rotary Tool Cabinet (Issue 124) and the Rotary Tool Storage Case (issue 67). I just don't know yet what one I would want to build, probably the cabinet, though I would be probably putting a handle on it like the storage case so I could take it on the go. If I leave out the dust box on the bottom, the space where it slides in looks like it is a bit larger then the Table Saw/Router/Shaper table (will hence forth call it the 3-in-1 table for ease of typing) that I grabbed the plans for off of Instructable (which if reading the plans correctly you can using only a rotary tool, a screwdriver and a hobby/x-acto knife, if you have the place where you purchase the wood cut it to size), if this is the case and I do built the cabinet, the dustbox space will be for the 3-in-1 table (the side extension will probably be stored elsewhere if I do use the dust box slot as for 3-in-1 table.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on January 18, 2016, 12:37:18 AM
The first pic is of the old single speed rotary tool from Harbor Freight, this was about about 12 years ago (2003 or so), and still runs, though after dropping it on a hard floor it is a little louder now. Currently this is the tool I use for engraving since all my engraving bits are 3/32" shafts, and the collets for this won't fit into the newer rotary tool as they have a larger outer diameter then the newer tools collets.
The second pic is of the newer rotary tool, also from Harbor Freight, this one as previously mentioned was purchased Oct. 2015. This is one while it does have two engraving bits that came with it, is used for cutting sanding, buffing and polishing. Have used this to cut a padlock that had the key break off in it off of a trailer, cutting parts of of pewter gaming miniatures for kitbashing into new poses, sharpening my hunting/survival knife's blade, sharpening a hand ax and a machete, polishing some old silver, and trimming the nails of my parents dogs. Whats nice about this tool is it can accept the Dremel attachments like the router base, flex shaft, blade sharpening guides, etc...
The third pic is of some homemade items for the new rotary tool, the instructions were found over on Instructables. They are bottle cap cutting wheels (using these for cutting balsa wood, plastic rods and plastic model sprues for use in wargame scenery building/kitbashing) and a cutting shield for use with the actual store bought cut-off wheels. I also have a bunch of abrasive buffing wheels made out of the green Scotch Bright scouring pads.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on January 31, 2016, 04:56:01 PM
Tried the Multi-Purpose Cutting attachment on my Chicago Electric Variable Speed Rotary Tool, to confirm that I can use Dremel attachments on the Rotary Tool without any problems, it fits perfectly. This is good news since I ordered the Dremel Lawnmower, Garden Tool and Chainsaw Sharpening Kit (Dremel item/model #A679-02) along with a Flex Shaft (non-Dremel flex shaft).
I also took the two collets I have for the Single Speed rotary tool I have and using the variable Speed rotary tool with the sanding drum and a sanding band, I have ground the outside diameter of the shaft of the two collets down enough for them to fit into the variable speed rotary tool (they still work in the single speed , which will now be used as an emergency backup rotary tool). So i know have the 1/8th in collet and the 1/16th in collet that came with the variable speed tool, along with the 3/32" collet and the 1/32" collet from the single speed tool that I can use in the variable speed tool (which means I can now use all the diamond tipped engraving cutters that have a 3/32" shaft that I have in the variable speed tool).
Also including pics, one of the Multi-Purpose Cutter attachment on the variable speed tool and one of my handiwork on the two collets from the single speed tool.
Post by: temo on February 01, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
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Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 01, 2016, 06:25:47 PM
I start to have so much dremel spare parts for my clone that easy to move to dremel some day. Diamond disc is cheap one though.
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While nice, Dremels to me are over priced, especially when the clones do the same job and perform just the same (in some cases they can perform better). Same goes for the accessories, when buying the Dremel brand ones you are paying for the name, it doesnt matter if the sanding bands are Dremel or a no name 3rd party, they perform the same (even if you use a couple 3rd party bands for every 1 Dremel band I still view it as a better option financially as you can get 100 3rd party bands for roughly $10 where the Dremel bands are about $8 for 6 bands). Same goes for other consumables such as cutting discs, sanding discs, felt polishing wheels, etc... Right now I have coming from China an order of 60 sanding bands with drum mandrels (they are 80 grit. 20 are 1/2", 20 are 3/8" and 20 are 1/4" along with 1 drum mandrel for each band size) that I payed $2.55 on the way (along with a flex shaft) and when my tax return comes in I will be ordering additional rotary tool accessories, such as polishing wheels, a couple accessory sets (such as a 216pcs set that includes 4 spare collets and a spare combination wrench tool, and a 90pcs felt polishing wheel kit that has a selection of 1' wheels. 1/2" wheels, points, mandrels, and polishing compound).
On another not I did discover that while Harbor Freight doesnt offer replacement carbon motor brushes I can use the Dremel 90930-04 Carbon Motor Brushes (the ones used in the Dremel 3000) in my Rotary Tool. Discovered this when I had my brothers Dremel 3000 apart to see what parts he would need to replace, and decided to compare the motor brushes, as they looked to be the same size (other then the height due to wear from usage) put both of his tools brushes into my tool to see if they would work.
Post by: Fortytwo on February 01, 2016, 08:11:23 PM
Another trick I saw for removing larger volumes of metal was to use multiple cutting wheels at the same time, just stick three on and supposedly they hold up better and wont break as easily and wear slower.
Right now I have a Dremel 300 after my cheap clone bit the dust (metal dust shorted it). If this one breaks one day I'll probably go Proxxon since I'm hearing lot's of good about them.
Post by: temo on February 01, 2016, 09:45:01 PM
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 01, 2016, 11:59:03 PM
Again some cheaper ones don't always inform max rpm etc. Can be as good as dremel in use or some are worse.
For the non-Dremel accessories, I use the recommended Dremel speeds, that can be found in thier user manuals (the different spped tables can also be found at the links provided in this blog post http://blueroofdesigns.com/2015/11/30/dremel-speeds-artists/ in addition to this post she has some great posts for tips on working with different materials and what the variosu accessories are)
Post by: temo on February 02, 2016, 12:42:54 AM
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/reviews/g1255/can-anyone-top-the-dremel-6-rotary-tools-tested/?
Anyway my machine did cost maybe 20-30€ and still going 'strong'. Most accessories I have broken that tool had with it
Post by: JBW1 on February 02, 2016, 01:56:51 AM
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Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 02, 2016, 03:36:05 AM
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/reviews/g1255/can-anyone-top-the-dremel-6-rotary-tools-tested/?
Sweet Chicago Electric Variable Speed Rotary Tool scored the same as the Black and Decker RTX, 4 Stars, plus out of the lot it is also the least expensive.
The Craftsman 32690 (which got 3 1/2 stars) looks a lot like the Dremel 3000, which makes me wonder if it is actually a rebranded Dremel, I know I have read a couple times that the Craftman power tools are just rebranded/rebadged tools made by other manufacturers under contract.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 05, 2016, 07:03:29 PM
Of course have pics:
Pic 1- Flex Shaft in my Rotary Tools case
Pic 2 Flex Shaft attached to Rotary Tool
Pic 3 Flex Shaft end with a Diamond engraving bit showing how to lock the shaft in place for changing the bits
Pic 4 Sanding Bands and Drum Mandrels (right now have the sanding bands nested in larger bands, so there's a 1/4" band in a 3/8" band which is in a 1/2 in band)
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 14, 2016, 09:50:24 PM
I also ordered online from Amazon, a 228pcs accessory set with a wood case, 30 titanium coated diamond engraving burrs, a set of 12 additional screw mandrels, and from a site in China/Hong Kong that I have ordered some Camera gear from in the past I ordered a holder for the rotary tool when using the flex shaft, a dust blower attachment (3rd party), an actual shield for use with cut off wheels and grinding stones (3rd party), the Multi-purpose cutter kit (3rd party,even though I currently have my brothers Multi-purpose cutter attachment), a keyless chuck (that should fit my Chicago Electric rotary tool).
I received the 228pcs kit and the diamond burrs today in the mail (gotta love USPS Sunday Deliveries).
I was also finally able to get the collet nut off of my brothers Dremel 3000 and with replaced it with the Dremel Keyless Chuck. My brother had previously told me to do what I want with it or just to toss it since the cost for a new armature (this is the part that has the shaft in the Dremel), the locking pin assembly, new new collet and collet nut before shipping were close to the cost of getting a new Dremel 3000 (he can order one online for about $15 more including the shipping), I now have a Dremel 3000 in my collection. while the shaft still has the grooves carved in between the locking holes and the locking pin has been worn down, it will lock in place just enough before slipping to tighten the keyless chuck.
Of course this post wouldn't be worth anything without pics.
Pic one-Part of my current collection of accessories
Pic two- My Rotary tool with the accessories I keep in the case with it (note the small canister with the black lid is what i am storing the collets in, and the strings hanging out of the instruction manual are actually face masks like you see Doctors wearing, in fact got these at a hospital back in December when I was visiting a friend who had just given birth, before entering the room a nurse gave me a bunch and said to wear one in the room around the newborn).
Pic three- The Dremel 3000 i was told to do what I want with, notice it has the keyless chuck installed.
Pic four-another shot of the Dremel 3000 this time focusing on the keyless chuck
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on February 14, 2016, 10:12:28 PM
pic one- The keyless chuck jaws "open"
Pic two- The keyless chuck with a Dremel 402 Screw Mandrel (1/8" shaft) in it
Pic three- The Keyless chuck with a Diamond engraving burr (3/32" shaft with the Dremel 402 mandrel shown for comparison of the shaft sizes)
Pic four- The polishing compounds I currently have from left to right the canisters of polishing compound are 1) from a 3rd party 105pcs accessory set (this is brownish red, could possibly be Brown Tripoli or even polishing rouge), 2) from the 228pcs accessory set that arrived today (this one is green and has a waxy look to it right now,not sure what this is,might be a stainless steal polish, if so it can be used on other metals such as brass, copper, aluminum, platinum, and iron) 3) Dremel # 421 Polishing Compound (the canister has a waxy appearance on its surface, the block below is Dremel#421 Polishing compound, I have a total of 3 of these blocks, only the one has been opened and used, thinking the Dremel Polishing compound might be a polishing rouge). I am hoping to be able to get some different metal scraps to test the different polishing compounds out on,so far have only used canister 1 and the Dremel polishing compound block on an old cheap pocket knife blade, both seem to polish about the same.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on March 07, 2016, 07:03:43 PM
I have also given my brother his Dremel 3000 back, since I got brand new one locally at Menard's when it was on sale for US$60. I also picked up a 6pcs set of High Speed Rotary Saw Blades (one 1/8" shanked mandrel and 5 blades gong from 3/4" diameter to 1-3/4" diameter) for US$0.99 after a US$5 mail in rebate.
Have just about worn out one Diamond Engraving burr from engraving a bunch of river rocks into a couple sets of rune stones (so far have used the one burr to engrave 3 sets of Elder Futhark rune stones (24 stones per set), 2 sets of Witches/Wiccan runes (13 stones per set) plus an additional dozen and a half or so stones, some containing multiple runes (such as 2 copies of Kili's rune stone from the Hobbit movies for my mom and a friend who loves the movies). Will try to get some pics of the rune stones, unfortunately I only have 1 set of the Elder Futhark runes as I gave the others away to friends, though I do have additional river rocks that I can still engrave into one more set of Elder Futhark Rune Stones, though these rocks are larger then the others that I have engraved (about twice the size).
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on March 28, 2016, 08:17:52 PM
With the help of some Silicon Lubricant i was able to get the collet nut free and remove the mandrel. The collet in the wizard is a 1/8" collet so I can easily use all the accessory bits I have (minus the 1/16" diamond burrs I have from my single speed Harbor Freight Rotary Tool). I can also use the Dremel attachments such as the Chainsaw Sharpener (the nose cap is removable and the threads are the same as the Dremel and my Chicago Electric threads) and even the Dremel Keyless chuck (as the shaft for the Rotary tool is the same diameter as that of the Dremels), though I cannot use the Dremel EZ Twist Nose cap as the collet nut sits to low in the nose cap when it is on the B&D Wizard.
I am now seriously going to have to think about either building the Rotary Tool Cabinet or Rotary Tool Case from Shopnotes issues 124 (cabinet) and 67 (Case) or purchase a Tackle/Toolbox to put the rotary tools in along with all the accessories I have. I would the Cabinet or the Case, though I will need to find someone with a workshop with the tools that will let me use it for building them.
I have included a pic of the Wizard along with the charger and the batteries and a pic of the Wizards speed selector switch.
Post by: Sparky415 on March 28, 2016, 08:45:43 PM
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on March 29, 2016, 12:41:01 AM
Great score Eldorf :salute:
I am happy with it, though truthfully it probably wont get much use as I have my Chicago Electric from Harbor Freight and my Dremel 3000 that I just bought a month or so ago (which I still have yet to use, other then plugging it in to insure it runs) that I will be using more. I think I bought it more for the nostalgia as my very first Rotary Tool was a B&D Wizard just like it. Plus compared to the Chicago Electric and the Dremel its a bit under powered, they are corded and this one uses 3.6v VersaPak batteries. I have been looking at a Cordless 9v Chicago Electric Rotary Tool from Harbor Freight for a possible "portable" Rotary Tool for use when I am not near a power outlet or building a "portable power workstation" for the corded Rotary Tools using some 12v SLA batteries and a power inverter similar to one I found over on Instructables.
Post by: Sparky415 on March 29, 2016, 05:54:32 AM
I had a Draper clone for years and hardly used it until I joined this forum (then it died :whistle: )
I now have two Dremels that I bought second hand
It’s surprising how much you can do with one with a little patience :tu:
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on March 29, 2016, 07:15:56 AM
It’s surprising how much you can do with one with a little patience :tu:
Couldn't agree more. I primarily used my Rotary Tools (the original B&D Wizard and the single speed Harbor Freight one) for working with wargame miniatures that I wanted to do conversions to, until I bought the Chicago Electric Variable Speed Rotary Tool. I am now looking for projects around the house I can use the Rotary Tools for. I did get a bunch of river rocks and engraved a full set of Futhark runes for myself (haven't been "stained" yet as I still have two stones to engrave for the set) a pagan friend of mine who was thinking of trying out rune casting (these stones have even been properly "stained" with the users blood that was mixed in with the red paint used to fill in the engraved rune on each stone by the individual I made the set for). I have also engraved for them a smaller set of Witch/Wicca runes (these symbolize such things as the Moon, Man, Woman, Waves/Water, Harvest/Crops, etc...). For my mom I took a slightly longer stone and engraved the runes from Kili's runestone in the Hobbit that she asked if I could do for her. I am thinking of also engraving a rune stone for my 5 year old nephew, who keeps trying to steal the runestone I made my mom that has his name in the runic equivalent, though I would have to spell it slightly different with the runes then how its spelt as there is no rune that is equivalent to X, will have to use two runes the one for C/K and the one for S.
As for other uses, now that it is getting warmer out will be using my rotary tool (along with the Dremel sharpening attachment) to sharpen my lawn mowers blade along with the blade from a friends mower. I have already used it with one grinding stone to sharpen the blade of a hatchet/hand ax and a machete that I have for camping since I couldn't find my sharpening stone for them, all I could find was the ceramic rod sharpener for my knives.
I am hoping to get some pinewood derby car kits and using the Rotary Tools (along with a coping saw or scroll saw) to help my best friends two boys and my nephew build a car each along designing and building a car for me. I do know that Dremel had partnered with both the Boy Scouts of America (also known as the BSA) and Lowe's to do a Pinewood Derby Workshops (this year they were held on two days, one in Jan and one in Feb), and Dremel has/had a Pinewood Derby builders kit available, it contains one official BSA Pinewood Derby Kit (wood block, axles, and wheels) along with Dremel 18 accessories. If I am correct the kit is Dremel kit#216-02, and retails/retailed for about $18US
Post by: Sparky415 on March 29, 2016, 09:49:49 AM
It’s surprising how much you can do with one with a little patience :tu:
these stones have even been properly "stained" with the users blood that was mixed in with the red paint used to fill in the engraved rune on each stone by the individual I made the set for
I was staining micarta with my own blood yesterday :ahhh
Post by: Gr8ToolFan on April 07, 2016, 03:03:22 PM
2 @ 4200, 1 for home & 1 for work
1 @ Mid 2000's Dremel - in storage right now
1 @ Mid 1990's Dremel - in storage right now too
1 @ 1980 or earlier knock off I think. So worn its very hard to tell LOL!
Cases and kits of tool accessories too numerous to list here, but essential.
Newest favorites are the EZ-Locks and Keyless Chuck (sometimes no-tools is nice)!
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on April 10, 2016, 09:39:29 PM
5 Tools & Countless Options!
2 @ 4200, 1 for home & 1 for work
1 @ Mid 2000's Dremel - in storage right now
1 @ Mid 1990's Dremel - in storage right now too
1 @ 1980 or earlier knock off I think. So worn its very hard to tell LOL!
Cases and kits of tool accessories too numerous to list here, but essential.
Newest favorites are the EZ-Locks and Keyless Chuck (sometimes no-tools is nice)!
Pics????
I was looking at the 4200 when I bought my Dremel 3000, but went with the 3000 as the collets for it are interchangeable with my Chicago Electric Rotary Tool, where as the 4200 uses a whole new collet system.
Been trying my hand at using my Rotary Tools for some wood carving, mainly taking 1-1/2" or so thick branches and craving faces into the side of them (Forest Spirit Wood Carvings). So far its a learning experience, using a rotary Tool for carving wood is totally different then using a knife or chisels to carve, it is far easier in my opinion to accidentally remove too much material with the Rotary Tool. No pics of the attempts as I am still getting used to/learning to using the Rotary Tool for carving.
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on October 01, 2016, 08:50:47 PM
I just added another rotary tool to my collection. This one is another Harbor Freight Chicago Electric Variable Speed Rotary tool, though this one isn't the corded model, it is a 9.6 volt Cordless Variable Speed Rotary Tool (item #69946). It came with a flex shaft (making it a total of 2 that I now have) and an LED Collar light that replaces the collar cap. It also comes with the standard small assortment of bits (some grinding stones, sanding drum w/ sanding bands, disc and screw mandrels with cutoff discs, sanding discs and a couple felt buffing wheels, dressing stone, a couple drill bits, and the collet wrench along with 1 spare collet (not sure of size right now). I also bought the 276pc Rotary Tool Accessory Kit that Harbor Freight carries since one can always use more diamond tipped engraving burrs, mandrels, grinding stones and even the grinding tone wheels that you use the mandrels with.
I am seriously going to have to build that Shop Notes Rotary Tool Cabinet or the Shop Notes Rotary Tool Storage Case as I know have (1) Dremel 3000, (1) Chicago Electric VS rotary tool (Corded), (1) Chicago Electric VS Rotary Tool (Cordless), (1) Black and Decker Wizard rotary Tool (cordless), and (1) Harbor Freight single speed rotary tool along with a ton of accessories and a handful of attachments (ie flex shafts, lawn mower sharpening guide, sanding/grinding guide, etc...) so that i can store everything easier then I am now.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 01, 2016, 10:20:55 PM
Oh no, Not another one.Come on, you can't just tell everyone and not put a pic up! That's like torture!
I just added another rotary tool to my collection. This one is another Harbor Freight Chicago Electric Variable Speed Rotary tool, though this one isn't the corded model, it is a 9.6 volt Cordless Variable Speed Rotary Tool (item #69946). It came with a flex shaft (making it a total of 2 that I now have) and an LED Collar light that replaces the collar cap. It also comes with the standard small assortment of bits (some grinding stones, sanding drum w/ sanding bands, disc and screw mandrels with cutoff discs, sanding discs and a couple felt buffing wheels, dressing stone, a couple drill bits, and the collet wrench along with 1 spare collet (not sure of size right now). I also bought the 276pc Rotary Tool Accessory Kit that Harbor Freight carries since one can always use more diamond tipped engraving burrs, mandrels, grinding stones and even the grinding tone wheels that you use the mandrels with.
I am seriously going to have to build that Shop Notes Rotary Tool Cabinet or the Shop Notes Rotary Tool Storage Case as I know have (1) Dremel 3000, (1) Chicago Electric VS rotary tool (Corded), (1) Chicago Electric VS Rotary Tool (Cordless), (1) Black and Decker Wizard rotary Tool (cordless), and (1) Harbor Freight single speed rotary tool along with a ton of accessories and a handful of attachments (ie flex shafts, lawn mower sharpening guide, sanding/grinding guide, etc...) so that i can store everything easier then I am now.
JR
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on October 02, 2016, 04:39:11 AM
Pic 1- The rotary tool in the case with all the accessories
Pic 2- The Included flex Shaft
Pic 3- the LED collar light
Pic 4- The LED collar light on
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on October 02, 2016, 04:41:47 AM
Pic 1- LED Collar on rotary tool
Pic 2- LED collar on rotary tool, light on
Pic 3- Accessories box that came with rotary tool
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 02, 2016, 06:15:00 AM
JR
Post by: Fortytwo on October 03, 2016, 06:42:31 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 07, 2017, 02:47:06 AM
My first project of the new year, what is it you ask? I had no clue these things even existed until I even saw one on amazon, even after seeing it I had to do research. But I liked it and kinda needed one so I set sail to the hobby desk to fig it out,
Now, if I had a little workshop with a coping saw and a barrel sander or belt sander I would have had this thing done in 5min, but I don't so I ended up using a Dremel for everything except the fine sanding and rubbing leather on the edges. Besides that all it is, is a small piece of plywood I pulled out of the basement by cutting with the sak farmer saw!
So here it is, a thumb book page holder, hey it works, I'm down with it, I'll have to try it out tonight!
JR
Post by: styx on January 07, 2017, 11:38:37 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 07, 2017, 04:41:10 PM
That looks handy. I think a lot of my volunteers (me included) would love thatI was going to use it last night but I dozed off, you can get them online, at least their real wood and not plywood, they also have them in very cheap thin plastic, I wouldn't mind one of those just like I made just as thick in like a funky neon green plastic! That would be cool, or layered black green or black red!
JR
Post by: styx on January 07, 2017, 07:02:56 PM
Post by: Kev D on January 09, 2017, 01:38:11 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 10, 2017, 04:48:47 PM
As soon as I read "you can get them online" my brain screamed expensive. Although they could be an interesting gift for our sponsors as wellWhat, the wood or plastic? Yeah the wood ones are like $12-20 US but the plastic ones are like $1-8 depending where you order from.
JR
Post by: styx on January 10, 2017, 08:27:23 PM
As soon as I read "you can get them online" my brain screamed expensive. Although they could be an interesting gift for our sponsors as wellWhat, the wood or plastic? Yeah the wood ones are like $12-20 US but the plastic ones are like $1-8 depending where you order from.
JR
Thanks. Still, We'd need about 250 of 'em, with the exchange rate... perhaps better to spend that cash on a few education seminars for new volunteers
Post by: eldorf.dragonsbane on January 17, 2017, 11:00:27 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 17, 2017, 11:12:40 PM
My rotary tools have been basically been getting used for around the house jobs. I did pick up one of the Milescraft right angle attachments at Menards along with a 4pk of the RotoZip 1'8" shank multi purpose cutting bits (exact same ones as the Dremel multi purpose cutting bits, and I do mean exact same ones as both Dremel and RotoZip are owned by Bosch tools) which are cheaper to get then the individual Dremel Multi Purpose bits (about $3.50 for one vs. about $7.50 for 4). Whats Nice about the Right angle Attachment it came with 2 collet nuts with the square hole, one fits the Dremel 3000 the other fits my Harbor Freight Rotary Tools (the nut is designed to act ans a collet hold the squared end of the flex shafts and the right angle attachment without use of a collet). I will try to get pics but not at home at the moment and wont be home till late tonight.Cool, I'll be waiting for a pic..
JR
Post by: kingofswords on August 05, 2018, 03:47:05 PM
its called 'Bench Clamp for Rotary Tool' i thought it was a kinda lathe adaptor or something.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 05, 2018, 05:31:58 PM
JR
Post by: Whoey on September 27, 2018, 04:01:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va82g67mnCY
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 27, 2018, 04:18:24 PM
JR
Post by: smiller43147 on October 20, 2018, 09:15:37 PM
Single speed, 30,000 rpm, great for using with cut off wheels, but too fast for buffing or wire brushes.
Post by: badwolf on January 22, 2019, 07:20:59 PM
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Post by: Aloha on January 22, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2019, 08:21:13 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 22, 2019, 09:38:46 PM
JR
Post by: cody6268 on January 23, 2019, 01:49:17 AM
Its a great tool. As I'm sure you already know, please use the proper safety gear when operating. I recently had a sanding drum burst and slap my hand. Thankfully I was wearing gloves but I shudder to think if I wasn't. Eye protection is a must no matter how small the job you are working on.
I've had cutting disks break and have close calls. My rules with them are: A: always wear eye and face protection; B: only use reinforced disks. Also, wear a face mask or bandanna for dust protection. I really need to get myself a face shield for cutting and grinding.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 23, 2019, 02:12:49 AM
JR
Post by: Whoey on January 23, 2019, 11:52:16 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 23, 2019, 06:10:43 PM
JR
Post by: Marcellus on January 28, 2019, 01:37:26 AM
I was given an old Dremel that had been neglected in shed for a long time.
Motor didn't work and I could not loosen the Chuck.
Upon disassembly I found the " locking" pin broken and hole it used to go into distorted.
Suspect the rust from neglect the primary reason.
New parts for this older model was just not worth it.
I got the motor to run finally, and was able get the Chuck open ( there was a rusted bit in it too)
Unless I wanted a dermel with only one tool in it, the free dremel was a bust.
I have read reviews that reference this Chuck locking pin issue on Dremels ,and to be fair, lesser expensive rotary tools.
Post by: BlueDot on January 28, 2019, 02:22:27 AM
We had one of these pins break on a dremel at work. I suspect the lab tech of trying to run it with the pin depressed, but cannot prove it.
On an earlier post, I was stationed in Italy in 1991, and one of the other guys was polishing with a wire wheel and using the 'squint' method of eye protection. Needless to say, one of the little metal wires flew into his eye. He went to sickbay, and they bandaged it up for the weekend. When he went to Naples on Monday (the nearest Navy hospital) they examined it and said the steel had rusted away, and there was nothing to remove! Please wear eye protection.
dc
Post by: Aloha on January 28, 2019, 06:44:01 AM
We had one of these pins break on a dremel at work. I suspect the lab tech of trying to run it with the pin depressed, but cannot prove it.
On an earlier post, I was stationed in Italy in 1991, and one of the other guys was polishing with a wire wheel and using the 'squint' method of eye protection. Needless to say, one of the little metal wires flew into his eye. He went to sickbay, and they bandaged it up for the weekend. When he went to Naples on Monday (the nearest Navy hospital) they examined it and said the steel had rusted away, and there was nothing to remove! Please wear eye protection.
dc
:oops: That is really scary story.
Yes please please be careful when using these tools.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on January 28, 2019, 07:41:25 AM
JR
Post by: ddogu on January 28, 2019, 12:05:52 PM
Post by: Marcellus on January 28, 2019, 04:18:28 PM
We had one of these pins break on a dremel at work. I suspect the lab tech of trying to run it with the pin depressed, but cannot prove it.
dc
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That's a good possibility for the broken locking pin and buggered shaft, but my guess is that components were rusted together in the mess I dealt with.
To free the Chuck I really tortured the tool, another reason why replacing damaged parts was not a good option.
In hindsight, I may have broken the pin trying to free the damn Chuck! I'll never know as it was given to me in neglected condition.
The rotary tool is one of the most used in my shop. I would replace a broken one immediately if I couldn't fix..
In a pinch you can get buy with a variable drill. ]
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 23, 2019, 03:50:40 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Dremel%20%281%29.jpg?m=1550932664)
This is my Dremel 3000. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Dremel%20%283%29.jpg?m=1550932664)
No, really, I mean it! It's mine... well, one of mine. It is probably the third Dremel branded motor tool I have owned, and is my most recent one. I think I have had it about a year now? I don't recall why I bought it, but I think it has something to do with needing one while I was in Ottawa and my other one was still in Halifax? :think: Maybe?
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Dremel%20%282%29.jpg?m=1550932665)
Whatever the reason, it is a nice little tool. It isn't anything that special, not overly powerful or particularly special, but it si a Dremel and it gets the job done, and that's largely the bottom line, isn't it?
This is the other one I have- it's a Mastercraft model, which is the Canadian Tire in house brand similar to Sears' Craftsman brand. Although often MUCH cheaper. Mastercraft runs the entire gamut, from high quality tools down to the absolute cheapest crapola.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Mastercraft%20%281%29.jpg?m=1550932665)
I've been using this one for at least a decade and it has never failed me. I use it almost exclusively with the flex shaft that came with it.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Mastercraft%20%282%29.jpg?m=1550932665)
Especially now that I have the Dremel 300, I don't really see much reason to take the flex shaft off. If I am doing something that doesn't need the flex shaft, I'll use the Dremel... although I can't think of too many times one would rather have a heavy tool in their hand? :think:
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Mastercraft%20%283%29.jpg?m=1550932665)
This one is actually a bit more powerful than the Dremel 3000, but honestly I don't think I have ever would either of them up to the max, so it's not really that big of a deal to me.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Miscellaneous/Hand-Tools/Dremel-and-Motor-Tools/Mastercraft%20%284%29.jpg?m=1550932665)
This one is a bit odd in that the on/off switch is a rocker switch on the side, and the speed dial is on the end, rather than the all in one selector switch found on Dremel and other ones. I believe this one seems to have been made specifically for use with the flex shaft, since this arrangement makes sense while the unit is hanging.
I've got a lot of miles on this one, and it just keeps going. I have burned a few rotary tools out in my time, mostly from Dremel and Craftsman, and this one has lasted longer than just about any of them. And, even better, I got it on sale! :D I don't recall how much of a sale, but I remember it was pretty good- so good that Whoey's little sister actually bought one at the same time.
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 23, 2019, 08:10:30 PM
JR
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 24, 2019, 03:40:51 PM
Nice!
JR
Thanks!
There's only one problem with Dremel type tools- no matter how many bits and attachments you have, you never had the right one, even if you just had the damned thing 5 minutes ago. :facepalm:
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 24, 2019, 04:58:24 PM
True, can never have enough bits!Nice!
JR
Thanks!
There's only one problem with Dremel type tools- no matter how many bits and attachments you have, you never had the right one, even if you just had the damned thing 5 minutes ago. :facepalm:
Def
JR
Post by: Valkie on February 25, 2019, 04:53:40 AM
I have recently purchased a dremel (clone) and found some wonderful uses for it.
My daughter is involved in Cosplay, and I build her weapons out of wood.
Up until I got my dremel, I had all manner of difficulty in making some of the more complex toys.
But with this little tool I can make ANYTHING.
This is a Skyhook I built recently, as you can see it has quite a few tricky bits.
but the dremel worked a treat.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 25, 2019, 11:25:06 AM
I am a huge supporter of cosplay, although I don't do it myself. No one wants to see a fat, middle aged Batman. :facepalm:
Def
Post by: MMR on February 25, 2019, 11:55:40 AM
Hi Guys;
I have recently purchased a dremel (clone) and found some wonderful uses for it.
My daughter is involved in Cosplay, and I build her weapons out of wood.
Up until I got my dremel, I had all manner of difficulty in making some of the more complex toys.
But with this little tool I can make ANYTHING.
This is a Skyhook I built recently, as you can see it has quite a few tricky bits.
but the dremel worked a treat.
That is super awesome!
That’s the hook from Bioshock: Infinite, right?
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Post by: Valkie on February 26, 2019, 04:07:41 AM
That is super awesome!
That’s the hook from Bioshock: Infinite, right?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's the one.
It took me about 3 weeks to put together
The hooks rotate, but not by motor, didn't have time.
She wears the Elizabeth costume when she carries it.
I finished the Hellboy samaritin a couple of months ago
Its huge
And I made a Hellboy big baby as well, again huge.
Other toys include predator spear and forearm weapons, they extend when you pull a hidden lever.
Swords and other cool stuff
I like a challenge.
In my spare time, I build wood clocks
Not just faces, but the mechanisms are all wood as well.
Being an engineer and tool maker by trade, I get bored in my office job
So I need something to occupy my hands.
Post by: Smashie on February 26, 2019, 09:49:03 AM
A lot of time and effort goes into researching them and the end results are amazing :tu:
Post by: Valkie on February 27, 2019, 12:46:51 AM
Im working on a fluorescent question mark or a led powered one at least.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 27, 2019, 02:01:33 AM
JR
Post by: ddogu on March 05, 2019, 09:38:37 AM
Very nice work! :tu:
I am a huge supporter of cosplay, although I don't do it myself. No one wants to see a fat, middle aged Batman. :facepalm:
Def
:think: Isn't Batman middle-aged? :pok:
Post by: Valkie on March 05, 2019, 11:18:41 PM
:think: Isn't Batman middle-aged? :pok:
I think you will find that he is now an octogenarian.
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Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27, in 1939.
Post by: lowtech on March 18, 2019, 01:52:06 PM
I do like your woodwork and must admit my skills end far before anything as intricate would come out of my attempts.
I did buy a Nerf Gun just for modding purposes on one of those bored weekends, though.
Since I have 3 small kids I sometimes wonder what "bored" ever meant?!
I still have the Gun, maybe I´ll get round to do something to it someday - And I´m sure my Dremel will come in handy then.
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 02, 2019, 01:54:03 PM
It took me about 3 weeks to put together
Other toys include predator spear and forearm weapons, they extend when you pull a hidden lever.
That looks amazing. :o :like:
If you get a chance to share Predator item pics, I'd appreciate it. :salute:
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 07, 2019, 07:01:00 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 09, 2019, 05:44:42 AM
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 09, 2019, 05:45:42 AM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 09, 2019, 08:21:11 AM
JR
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 09, 2019, 09:54:43 AM
Post by: cody6268 on April 13, 2019, 02:39:46 AM
Case (and the silver collets) did not come with it. It went to an older model my Dad had. He broke the handle off the case, and threw the case in the back of the farm shop. The small plastic box the 300 came with to hold the tools it came with did nothing to store the accessories. Especially given how many I had from older Dremels. Besides, I couldn't store the Dremel--for years I used the packaging (and my grandparents still do, with their identical model) The thin liners in the accessory set cases are useless and you have to put the blisters back on the top of them to keep their contents from getting lost. This one has room for everything in it.
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A fuse box works great to hold my cutting heads--except the diamond one (which is much larger diameter). I lost my wrench, AGAIN!. Had to use the pliers of my Surge and a small screwdriver to put the cutting blade in the shaft, and to insert the whole tool into the Dremel and lock the chuck.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on September 30, 2020, 01:52:53 PM
Bought me a Dremel recently. Should have bought one years ago, now that I have it I can't imagine how I survived without it all that time :D
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Post by: comis on October 03, 2020, 07:28:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/faKSXYY.jpg)Just wandering upon this thread, what a clever shield this is! :like: I didn't know how fragile some of the dremel disk until once broken and exploded. Lucky I was wearing eye protection, but still freaky me out a little.
Dremel club apprentice reporting :salute:Great setup, still love that work bench! :like:
Bought me a Dremel recently. Should have bought one years ago, now that I have it I can't imagine how I survived without it all that time :D
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/54eopu6tbs6tkt1/2020-09-30%2013.29.17.jpg?raw=1)
Post by: in_sympathy on October 05, 2020, 12:39:28 PM
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I immediately got myself that drill press workstation stand for it cause it takes the already incredible device to purely magical heights
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Tried it on a few little things already and man that combo works magic
Post by: SteveC on October 05, 2020, 01:58:24 PM
Post by: in_sympathy on October 05, 2020, 05:00:46 PM
Sweet ! and happy Birthday !!!!!!Thanks, bud
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on October 05, 2020, 07:42:31 PM
Look what my lady got me for my 33rd birthday
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I immediately got myself that drill press workstation stand for it cause it takes the already incredible device to purely magical heights
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201005/ddc70d6c3e46218cc5cbee30be4f680a.jpg)
Tried it on a few little things already and man that combo works magic
:drool:
And happy birthday!
Post by: PitCarver on October 05, 2020, 09:54:33 PM
I certainly wish I could outfit a shop with all the goodies that they've come out with over the years.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 05, 2020, 10:42:32 PM
Never realized that there was a Dremal club here. Got my first many, many years ago.I so could use a mini shop, I have one of their carry cases with a vice but to have like a mini shop outfitted with mini tools would be great! Before we moved and I didn’t have any room, all I had was a mini shed I made a special bench simple 4ft x 2ft, but it had a square cut out in the middle, and it had special pieces that excepted diff hand tools, like a circular saw, it then mounted into the bench and turned it into a table saw, same with a jig saw, router, and a belt sander, one other unique thing I did was the wiring for it, I put a 3way on the front and the outlet on the back, also a foot peddle so power came in the 3way, fed the top outlet, if you turned it off which you didn’t it flipped down and just fed the foot switch which felt the lower outlet, of course I put a slap emergency off before anything, there’s something similar like at the beginning of this subject that I posted,,
I certainly wish I could outfit a shop with all the goodies that they've come out with over the years.
JR
Post by: in_sympathy on October 05, 2020, 11:35:12 PM
Sweet ! and happy Birthday !!!!!!Thanks bud
Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2020, 04:48:11 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on October 09, 2020, 05:40:01 PM
JR
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 13, 2020, 02:29:04 AM
The one I opened had a couple of issues. The lock tab nubs had very sharp edges, and hurt my fingers to unlock tools, because the lock tab springs are ridiculously strong. So I used the Dremel to chamfer the edges a little. Now I can push them with no pain. :tu:
I also loosened the pivots, and used some WD40 to get the blades to actually open with one hand.
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