Tim Flyer Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I use the mains dremmel a lot it’s fantastic with flex shaft and find it very precise. Definitely buy a chuck. The spiral drill bit is amazing for cutting cowling. I also use the excellent perma grit tools on it . I have various hooks to hang it with flex shaft over my work areas. I have the right angle drive too . It’s rarely necessary or used, but sometimes essential. Great tool Edited By Timothy Harris 1 on 23/10/2017 06:40:41 Edited By Timothy Harris 1 on 23/10/2017 06:41:09 Edited By Timothy Harris 1 on 23/10/2017 06:42:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I have the B & D version, with chuck. Suits me fine, all Dremel accessories fit ok. Yes chuck is a must. Being as Santa is waking up, I thought he might bring me a proxxon scroll saw, any advice about those guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Dance 1 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Sorry to pour cold water on the Dremel love in. I bought a mains powered one 3000 IRC from the Dremel stand at a major tool show, it came with a range of accessories at a good price. BUT it vibrated quite badly, but not enough to warrant returning it. This was five years ago. It failed after three years. I sourced with great difficulty replacement switch and brushes, but the fault was the main commutator, very expensive. So I dug out my very old B&D version of the tool and discovered that all the Dremel accessories fitted and it didn't vibrate. I will say all the accessories are well made and work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 They are very very forgiving SWIMBO fed mine down a blocked drain on the end of the flexi drive. It cleared the nasties out fine and is still functioning perfectly;; She'se even got her own toolkit..a stiletto shoe for hammering nails in, a kitchen knife for screws, and a pair of scissors to drill holes ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerOC Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Posted by Martin Dance 1 on 23/10/2017 07:45:06: Sorry to pour cold water on the Dremel love in. I bought a mains powered one 3000 IRC from the Dremel stand at a major tool show, it came with a range of accessories at a good price. BUT it vibrated quite badly, but not enough to warrant returning it. This was five years ago. It failed after three years. I sourced with great difficulty replacement switch and brushes, but the fault was the main commutator, very expensive. So I dug out my very old B&D version of the tool and discovered that all the Dremel accessories fitted and it didn't vibrate. I will say all the accessories are well made and work well. Mine failed just after 1 year warranty. Replaced with a Maplin version **LINK** They do not appear to like dust very much. Suspect it gets into the commutators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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