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[Closed] Decent Dremel alternatives before I get the real mccoy?

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The mancave is missing a Dremel type rotary tool. Before I get the basic Dreml 3000, is there a decent cheaper alternative worth considering? Seems to be a myriad on Amazon and the like, but never sure of the quality of them - wouldn't be used for too much heavy duty stuff.

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Posted : 07/03/2015 7:37 pm
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I got one from Machine Mart a few years ago, came in a box with accessories, still going strong, but it hasnt had much use really, but when it has, it does it well enough.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/crt40-40pce-rotary-tool-kit


 
Posted : 07/03/2015 7:48 pm
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In STW fashion I will ask you a different question. Do you have a compressor of reasonable size? If so have you thought about a die grinder? Half decent pneumatic ones are not too expensive and stronger.


 
Posted : 07/03/2015 7:53 pm
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Cheers Drac, should always remember first rule of STW club - search STW, not Google!


 
Posted : 07/03/2015 7:53 pm
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No positives, but had a negative experience with Black and decker electric one which no longer tightens, think only used it once, bought as a whim, came to use it after yrs of being in it's box, went to fit tool and boom, useless.


 
Posted : 07/03/2015 7:55 pm

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