Paul Deslandes Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm looking at getting a Dremel for general small scale cutting, grinding and polishing and am a bit bemused by the types and kits available. Obviously the higher the voltage of the cordless type the better, but are the cordless as good as the mains driven versions and what accessories are the most useful. I'm not interested in engraving, just general usage as above. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 17, 2011 Member Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fantastic tool. Cordless much more convenient than corded and battery life is fine. Bt there are heavy duty accessories such as the planer that won't fit my cordless version. There might be later models. Lawson's: good supplier Lots of Dremeliana on the web. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Fowler Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have one and have to say it is quite usefull. Mine is a mains operated one was told the cordless ones are not that good! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have the cordless one and have found it to be the perfect tool for use on an old Caterham. Bolt heads are gone in seconds. The most useful tool i have with mine is an angle drive, which allows better access in some areas. I have a corded version as well, but since i got the cordless i hardly use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm astonished that a man of your abilities has coped this long without one ... 😬 No experience with the cordless ones but the mains one I have has coped with everything I've thrown at it. The cable is never obstructive. Cutting discs (reinforced and non reinforced), and the sanding drum have been invaluable. The rest of the acessories seldom get used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Man Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I bought myself a cheap mains "dremel" copy, was not sure what for at the time. I was then rebuilding the engine on a 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25. I was fitting a new engine block to the car but it was a rough casting. When they were new they were linished smooth so i set to work with the dremel thing and 8 hrs later i had a smooth engine block to a good show standard ready to take a good coat of 2 pack paint, bloddy marvelous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Am I missing something? I've been restoring, repairing, cleaning cars, bikes, lawn movers, houses, washing machines, etc for yeats and years and never had a dremel or even a "Oh, I wish I had a dremel!" moment in my life. In fact before I entered the world of Blatchat about 6 years ago, I'd never even heard of the blasted dremel! On BC they crop up regularly in threads to fix all manner of problems I've never really found to be a problem at all. (althoigh I've never yet polished a RR engine block) Is it some kind of magic wand? Or just the sooooooo must-have upgrade accessory for the garage with a 7 therein? (In either case, maybe I should get one?) Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 thanks for the input. Like you Peter, I've never really felt the need for one and managed with a file or junior hacksaw. Just occasionally though I've thought that there might be a use for a small, powered cutting tool. Birthday coming up so its added to the list. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 FWIW I use mine weekly for modeling. My original one expired a couple of months ago after 15 years of serious use. Just replaced it with a 300 I think. I've only ever had mains ones. Borrowed a cordless one a while back and was really un-impressed with power and duration so ruled them out when I needed a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 has anyone tried the Clarke CRT40 which comes complete with a flexi drive and stand, as well as a good selection of tools. Its a lot cheaper than the Dremel and might be suitable for occasional jobs. Its also VAT-free for the next few days from Machinemart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter clarke Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 135watt????? Get real I use a 400 watt Hitachi and it is great with 6 mm collet. Canuse 8 mm if you prefer. A little more expensive of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-B Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thinking of dropping a hint to SWMBO myself about one for Christmas, would the 4000 with accessories be a option at around £90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuffer Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Wasn't he in Police Squad and Naked Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Found this one here at a discount, and no postage. Big hint for birthday going out here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 19, 2011 Member Share Posted November 19, 2011 Quoting oldbuffer: Wasn't he in Police Squad and Naked Gun That's someone different, surely Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-B Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 What was the best and most used accessory you bought for your Dremel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Without a doubt, the thin cutting discs. They've sollved many difficult situations with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 30, 2011 Member Share Posted December 30, 2011 ... can anyone recommend anyone who can repair one? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 As an impulse buy, I got a Dremel 300 with the 30 part accessory kit & case for a clearance price of £30 from B&Q in Bletchley yesterday. Worth looking out for if you are passing a B&Q, not sure if the deal was just store specific. I have not worked out what I'll need it for, but at that price, it looked like it was worth getting, even if it's only used a couple of times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I've got an Aldi copy and its brilliant , I just buy the dremmel cutting disk etc. Jonathan "stop calling me Shurley" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Draper also do a nice one, which takes all the dremel accesories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Jonathan - I had to replace the motor in my cordless Dremel and it was pretty straightforward. Came apart easily, bought a new motor from a good Dremel dealer in Swindon (whose name escapes me...) and fitted it and... it works Cost for the motor was around £17 from memory. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 30, 2011 Member Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks Andy. Do you think it might have been Beesleys'/ Tool Shop UK? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ASH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Might have to drop by and see them, I have a cordless Dremel that now only works at 20 & 80% of the variable scale ☹️ just outside it's warranty period as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Auton Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 ditto - Just found this here £27.34 Edited by - Jerry on 30 Dec 2011 15:04:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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