dremel or equivalent tool opinions?

Decided to purchase a Dremel (or Dremel equivalent tool). Just too many uses for this around our bikes. Anybody have any opinions on which one to buy - cordless or not?? Dremel or Craftsman or something else better?? I don't like buying tools twice so I just assume buy a very good one I will be happy with.

anyone?

 

Sure. I learned something really interesting about Dremel.

There are "real" Dremel tools, the original products that have been around forever and are built like a rock;

and there are "consumer grade" Dremel products, sold through retailers like Home Depot and Lowes, that AREN'T the same at all. They're the fancy-schmancy ones with all of the bizarre attachments and angular handles and all that crap.

What I did was go to the actual Dremel site, picked out a "real" Dremel and then tracked one down on-line at a discount price. http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages ... x?catid=13

I have the "corded" model 300; it's the current version of the original.

Highly recommended.

 

Thanks again Fitz!

 

I have a real dremel, burned out the first two, using this one a lot til it burns out. Who knows how long or short that will be.

I ALSO have the RYOBI rotary tool that has multiple speed control. It was the FIRST one that I bought and has outlasted all of the dremels and I use it more then any other. I absolutely LOVE this one. I finally burned out the power switch but pulled it out and wired it direct. Now I just have to plan ahead when I plug it in. Gotta make sure that the tip is secure and not against anything first.

My recommendation would be for the ryobi first.

dave fox

 

Ryobi,B.D.,etc is now made guess where? My 10+ year old Ryobi rotary is still going,made in U.S.A.

 

Get the REAL McCoy DREMEL.

The one with VARIABLE Speed.
Add the Flex-Wand Option.

You will use that Tool to bail you out of situations that might otherwise cost a fortune to have fixed.

I used my DREMEL and Flex-Wand attachment to Drill-out the EPA Anti-tamper Plugs on a set of Seca750 Carbs this week.

Having the Wand made it possible to do the job with the Carbs on the bike.

 

Hey Dave, go to your local hardware store and buy one of these

it's an inline on off switch. It snaps over the existing cord and screws together. If you put it near the tool then you can turn it on and off as needed without worrying if you're gonna have a runaway on your hands.
Here's a link to the installation.
http://www.electrical-online.com/how-do ... lamp-cord/

 

Why? I've been using it this way for almost 10 years now, and the tool is almost 20 years old. I actually did think about ordering a replacement part but never actually did. So, I just keep it in the router base (dremel attachement that actually fits) and after it is turned on, I pick it up.

Yeah, I know.......safety, safety,safety-----blah blah blah I should probably get a switch like you show

Dave

 

Not concerned about your safety, just wouldn't want to see a nice XJ part damaged in the process. :roll:
Besides, if you chewed up a finger or two, how would you pick your nose? :? :?

 

Got nine more......then there's the toes

Dave

 

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages ... 000-6%2f50

This is what I use... The flex shaft is awesome...

I use it for everything from house and car projects (haven't had my bike long enough to use it there) to glass blowing projects and cleaning my wedding band...

 

I've used Dremel for years; since a kid. I'm now 43. Have the Craftsman version as well though it is 20 years old or so. It's an exact copy under license. Flex-shaft is the way to go. Have the angle-head adapter but have never needed to use it. I've bought more bits for them over the years than I'm able to keep track of.

Here's a video I made making a manifold for a GL that states towards the end that the only power tool used for its construction was a Dremel:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/xAASeuN2ueA

 

I'd vote for the real Dremel....

Got the Canadian Tire version with a bi acc package.....
MasterCradt..... It crapped out partially.... still works but lost the higher revs....
Plan to get a real dremel and hope athe accs fit