Black and Decker Rotary Tool

[Mike 56]

I have a Dremel 100 that i have had for years and it has served me well but it is some what limited on what you can do with it because of it being a single speed tool. I was at Walmart and found a Black and Decker RTX three speed rotary tool for 25.00 so i bought one to try it out.  http://blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=10951 I have to say i was pleasantly surprised the tool felt good in my hand. The motor ran very smooth and having three speeds is a real plus. It also has a tool less tool chucking system that i like a lot. For me using rotary tools is a lot like using mulitools the more i use them the more i like them. At half the price of a dremel tool i think the Black and Decker tool is a very good buy.
Mike

[Grant Lamontagne]

Odd- we must have crashed he B & D site because I can't seem to access it!

Is this the one you got?



If so, that's a heck of a score for $25!

Def

[Smitty44]

Odd- we must have crashed he B & D site because I can't seem to access it!

Is this the one you got?

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If so, that's a heck of a score for $25!

Def

It might be that B & D,was bought out by Stanley tools.

[Mike 56]

Yes it is the same tool but mine did not come with a case. Mine came with a bag and a sanding drum and some extra paper.
Mike

[american lockpicker]

I have a Dremel and might be getting a Proxxon(if made in EU) or another Dremel next year.

[DaveK]

I highly recommend the Proxxon. Over here we call them the "rich man's Dremmel". Honest 

That looks like a hell of a deal on that B&D Mike - congrats 

[american lockpicker]

Is it true the Proxxon is quiet?

[DaveK]

Tbh - I don't have a Dremmel to compare it to. I'd say the motor is quiet, but obviously if you're grinding metal, that'll make a row anyway!

[turbov21]

Are the instruments compatible with the Dremel?

[Mike 56]

Are the instruments compatible with the Dremel?

If you are asking about the Black and Decker tool yes the Dremel tools will fit it.
Mike

[turbov21]

Are the instruments compatible with the Dremel?

If you are asking about the Black and Decker tool yes the Dremel tools will fit it.
Mike

THANK YOU!!! 

My mom and I were looking at getting the B&D tool a while back, but the single uncertainty that left it on the shelf was whether or not we could use it with Dremel accessories.  Oh, man, oh, man.  You just made me a happy man, if a slightly ($30-ish) poorer one. :-)

[Mike 56]

I bought mine at a walmart store. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9714694
Mike

[Neil]

I had an earlier B&D rotary for several years before getting a Dremmel.  Both are good tools.

I can't afford a Proxxon

[DaveK]

I can't afford a Proxxon

I got mine cheap!

[Neil]

I want half their range actually. First on the hit list is the mini mill, though the rpm looks a tad high (I'd want to mill plastics).

All just pipe dreams for the time being though

[DaveK]

That mini-mill does look very cool actually. In fact I agree, most of their stuff does.

[american lockpicker]

I want half their range actually. First on the hit list is the mini mill, though the rpm looks a tad high (I'd want to mill plastics).

All just pipe dreams for the time being though

I'm planning to get one this summer. Also before you buy one send a PM to Jsews he can recommend some accessories you will need for it.

[turbov21]

Picked one of these up last Thursday, and...WOW.  I haven't had a chance to use it for anything practical (unless kicking up clouds of cardboard dust counts), but the ease of use, speeds, and price really make this an impressive tool.