Who has a Dremel and what do you think ?

[Gill]

I,ve been looking at these for some time ,i had the cheap version from Aldi which died on me.There are so many models though any recomendations welcome , i fancy the flexible shaft though.

[Mojoracinguk]

I went halves on an original dremel (not the fancy Dan digital control version of today)
I had a flexi shaft or two for 'grinding' ports on two stroke race engines, it had a fair bit of use and never let me down....still got it.
I used it mostly for Cutting cast aluminium away (use the Carbide fluted cutters) as the motor is too small for much else.
I never got into polishing with it but have some mops/ jewellers rouge and am interested to see if it will polish the edge on bush knives (might try it this weekend as my bushy is in a neglected state)

I take it as you have used a dremel type tool before you are aware of the limitations of the tool regarding power output so will not go into that here….suffice to say Dremels are good tools for jobs where no other tool can get access…..other wise you’d use the other tools ;)

[JohnC]

I have a dremel, and use the flexi shaft that came boxed with it, very useful. Planning to get the router attachment for it...

[soulstar1963]

would these be any good for making meths stoves like the bud light stove ?

[ged]

would these be any good for making meths stoves like the bud light stove ?

You really don't need to invest much in tools to make a meths stove, that's part of the beauty of them:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57725&highlight=craft+knife

[soulstar1963]

i know mate ive made loads .....cat can stoves.....zelph stoves and bud light (bottles are finally available in tescos) i just wondered if they would make cutting the bottle down any easier ?

[Mojoracinguk]

The Thin compressed oxide cutting discs shatter like nothing else on earth...you have to teep the tool PERFECTLY in line or...Whhhhiiiiiiiiizzzzzzz.... .pooof!...then another two minutes to mount ANOTHER wheel....and when you FINALLY get the hang of that you realise that the disc has worn down to the size of a paracetamol...and not a big one at that!
seriously i've had no more than a minute out of one disc beofre it was the diameter of the arbour!
the bigger fibre glass reinforded discs are better but it is reall by a small amount.....Yes they work but for ****sake wear saftey glasses!

Mojo

[JonathanD]

My Dremel has been used for the most bizaare jobs you can think of. I don't know how I'd cope without it for modifying kit, tools and making stuff. Very versatile tool, and still going strong after nine years of massive use.

[Acorn62]

I got a B&Q own brand one five or six years ago and it's still going strong. It gets used for all sorts including cutting old rusty bolts and screws from a land rover (as this weekend it cut all the screws off my landy floor...). The grinding wheels and other abrasive bits are ok for fine work but little else. However it does come into its own when working on small alu/steel components and hard to get to places. Think of it as a Hobbit's angle grinder or mag-drill.......
But worth looking at generic brands if you don't fancy the Dremmel price tag.

[Stuart69]

They're great wee things but do have limits. Mine get used for all sorts of things. I've got a corded one and a rechargeable battery one you can borrow any time Gill if you want to have a play. I'll even let you get your hands on my flexible shaft :D

[southey]

I use'd one pretty much every day when fixing aircraft, there great for the little trimming, fine shaping jobs when you stuck up a tail boom, we used the quick connect discs, really stong and great for cutting, the way they attatch to the spindle gives them more flex on curves.

[Teepee]

I use a Proxxon Micromot (yes, I know the name is funny).

Its like Dremel, but my tool shop reckons they are better quality as its an industrial tool.

They take all the dremel parts, has a 1m flexible shaft, a bench clamp with sucker pads, and also turns into a small lathe.

http://www.proxxon.com/eng/html/28500.html

[FGYT]

usuaally have one about some where they are usefull if limited. Ive burnt out several over the years but always replace it eventually espesially as ive built up a large collection of bits n usfull ad ons etc

ATB

Duncan

[helixpteron]

My Dremel has been used for the most bizaare jobs you can think of.

I'm curious... Pray tell...

[kai055]

the one from aldi i got i use for making hobo stoves and warhammer/40k

[JonathanD]

I'm curious... Pray tell...

Firearms design .... www.asp9mm.com
GFs nails
Bowmaking
Arrowmaking
SAK modification
Rigging a fast pully system for a long line
Shaping a meteorite
Cutting an escaped boomslang from a fireplace
Hollowing out a book
Making a marble sculpture
Ageing a norman sword
Grinding down a guinea pigs nails

I could go on....

[slammer187]

Isn't there a three year guarantee on all Aldi products?

[_scorpio_]

Cutting an escaped boomslang from a fireplace

you and your venomous reptile rescuing! did they have DWA for that one???

[TinkyPete]

I have a dremel too, that are a great small and versatile tool I use it for loads of little projects.

[JonathanD]

you and your venomous reptile rescuing! did they have DWA for that one???

Not for long.

[Magicman2]

I have got a dremel and have used it for several years with not many problems. I have to agree the cutting discs don't last long, I would recommend a genuine dremel, but for flexi shaft, cutting discs, grinding stones etc I normally use B&Q own Pro line stuff, it seems to be every bit as good but a lot lot cheaper.

[MickG]

Hi
I have a Black and Decker and a B and Q model and the other day I used a small grind stone to remove rust from a piece of flat iron bar and pressed reasonably hard for a few moments to find if they slowed down from lack of power
Both kept on going so can recomend both for power,lots cheaper than Dremmel
The B and Q is more watts than B and D but could not decide which one to sell,decisions,decisions!
Mick