Dremmel Tool

[JamesM]

Olly, I use a specialist foam cutting blade that you can attach to a jigsaw to cut foam/sponge and seems to work pretty well. I have the the Pro version of the Dremmel drill but unlike Adrian's (opticalpath) experience, I haven't experienced any problems with the digital variable speed side of things and it really does transforms the capabilities of the tool.

James

[nameunknown]

Recalled this thread when I was in London yesterday - popped into "S&M Tools" at the top end of "Leather Lane" (no jokes about the name of the shop and the location!) and got a very nice AmTech 2-inch diamond cutting disk for £4.00. I could spend hours and ££££'s in that place!

P

[fwm891]

These are normally used, abused or forgotten. Great little tool and the array of accessories just seems to grow. I have an Axminster version (AMT) and use it for various parts on my guitar builds (soundholes and inlays mainly) great tool

[Carbon]

I've owned a couple of Dremel sets over many years. I don't use it that often but whenever I need use for it it saves me some major headaches. It's a good tool to have around.

And speaking of headaches, I have this tooth that's been bothering me lately and I don't like to go to the dentist.....but I have this little tool.....

[ollypenrice]

Just used mine today for cutting some PVC gutters (large ones.) Too good. So easy.

Olly

[Wobbly Bob]

I have had a Dremel for years, it is my right hand.

[nameunknown]

Thanks to "furrysocks " I have this link to post: http://www.smtools.co.uk/shop-virtual-tour.html

[wurzelmike]

If anyone's interested, Lidl has a 'Cordless Mutli-Grinder' on sale this Monday for £20

http://www.lidl.co.u...il&id=1699&ar=6

there's also a 'mini tool kit' for the above, 277 pieces for £13

http://www.lidl.co.u...il&id=1700&ar=6

hope that helps, Mike

[emadmoussa]

Awesome! I've actually bought one just today...for some reason I was looking for handy tools for my astronomy DIY and decided the Dremel was just the right one for most of the tasks. I tend to buy took kits every now and then and I usually find something to use them for. Despite my limited DIY knowledge, which I'm working on improving, I just love tools....

[JB80]

Just wondering on what peoples opinions are on the cordless vs mains options?

I am going to pull the trigger on one of the kits but which one... hmmm.

The mains power one comes with 65 accessories and the cordless only 45 but I can see the advantage of the cordless but what are the disadvantages of it?

[emadmoussa]

I have both wireless drill/screwdriver with bits and the wired Dremel with bits.

The wireless one is good for small short tasks. Extended session will get you cut off sometimes and you'll need few more hours to recharge the battery (unless you have a set of back-up batteries). Wired ones can go forever without a problem.

What are you intending to use the kit for?

[JB80]

Nothing in particular or at least just nothing yet.

I have a scroll saw on the way and figure this will complement it and it is a recommended tool for some of the stuff I hope to be able to do with it and I can get this at a bargain b'day price.

[emadmoussa]

I'd say go for the corded one. It takes only a cable extension if you want do some work away from the house mains. Having a small cordless screwdriver won't hurt either, they're pretty cheap

EDIT#

Most of my tools were bought without a certain job in mind. But over time they came into use over and over again.

[JB80]

The corded one and the reliability of mains power is swaying me, knowing me the cordless one would never be charged and it would drive me batty waiting for it to charge.

I'm generally like that when buying tools or other gadgets too, although this time I have a clear goal set on what I want to do. Whether or not I get there is another matter though.

[DanWebster]

I had a cordless B&Q one several years ago and it would only last about 15 minutes before it ran out of power. It would then take an overnight charge to get it to full power again. I'd imagine that a more modern one would have a better battery, but that experience put me off, and so I now have a corded Dremmel, which I'm very happy with.

Unless you really need to take it out to places with no power, I'd suggest sticking with a corded one.

[emadmoussa]

I had a cordless B&Q one several years ago and it would only last about 15 minutes before it ran out of power. It would then take an overnight charge to get it to full power again. I'd imagine that a more modern one would have a better battery, but that experience put me off, and so I now have a corded Dremmel, which I'm very happy with.

Unless you really need to take it out to places with no power, I'd suggest sticking with a corded one.

Seems like a similar experience with the cordless ones...

[JB80]

Well, I went for the corded model with 65 accessories and it has arrived today.

Unfortunately I am technically not allowed to play with it until Wednesday so the unboxing will have to wait.

[IanL]

Just make sure you wear safety glasses when using it. The cutting discs are particularly prone to shatter, especially if they dig in and catch on the work.

[Wobbly Bob]

I would be totally lost without mine, its me right hand, must have 500 bits, discs, sanding drums and diamond bits.

[Davey-T]

Just did another fiddly job today with the wrong tools, managed not to lose any digits, every time I do this I think to myself "I must get a Dremmel" then forget about it 'till next time

Dave

[JB80]

Has anyone used the router attatchment?

I was looking at the Dremmel Trio but it uses an obscure small router bit size and reviews tend to say the attatchment for the standard model is much better.