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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bird on August 01, 2014, 04:05:50 PM
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I need to buy a Dremel for fine modelling work.. What is a good brand? I had an ozito one but it burnt out second time I used it..
Thanks
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Dremel :cup:
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Dremel. ;D
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Dremel :cup:
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Dremel. ;D
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I have the cordless (10.8) and it's the best tool I have used. Saves me that much time and gets into the hard places .
http://www.dremel.com/en-au/tools/pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=8200
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Another vote for Dremel.
I went through 3 of the cheaper ones before I forked out for the real thing. The cheap ones just make the real Dremel that much more expensive when you do finally get one.
:cheers:
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Ive got cheap one that came with a decent warranty, and buy dremel tools. As they are such a straight forward tool (go round and round really fast) I couldn't see the value in the brand. Its no good you burnt one out, were you giving it a real flogging?
I also got heaps of accessories (stand and flexible shaft and other stuff) that made it good value. This was 6 years ago though, Dremel may be better priced now.
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Where else would you go, the big green has them, but I hate that place.
is this reasonable value?
http://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-130w-corded-rotary-tool-26pce-acc-kit-f0133000pm_p6280041 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-130w-corded-rotary-tool-26pce-acc-kit-f0133000pm_p6280041)
What things should you look for when buying one?
EDIT:Ryobi ???
http://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-150w-115-piece-rotary-tool-kit_p6210319 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-150w-115-piece-rotary-tool-kit_p6210319)
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I also used mine for about a week straight when renovating a house that had intricate decorative wood work, and Ive since lent it out, something I don't do with my good tools. But that just my experience.
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Don't worry about how many pieces it has. You can buy the ones you need easy enough. I only use the cutting and polishing ones and one engraver tip, so pieces don't mean that much.
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Don't worry about how many pieces it has. You can buy the ones you need easy enough.
agree.. the ones that came with the ozito were rubbish to start with.
Another option from Big Green
http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-400w-die-grinder_p6240031 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-400w-die-grinder_p6240031) :D
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Age old question - cordless or 240?
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What things should you look for when buying one?
I always look for warranty, but I suppose the big green shed are not too bad if things have not been used for trade and are outside the warranty. Flexible shaft was important to me, and they were expensive to get afterwards. If you have particular jobs in mind, think about the tool bits you will need. The tool bits are great quality, but can add up pretty quickly. Other wise look at supercrapAuto if you are considering an alternative to dremel. I'm sure other hardware stores will have some sort of offering.
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agree.. the ones that came with the ozito were rubbish to start with.
Another option from Big Green
http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-400w-die-grinder_p6240031 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-400w-die-grinder_p6240031) :D
I brought the mastercraft and smashed them to pieces in less than 1 minute. Dremal accessories are the only ones to buy
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http://www.hobbytools.com.au/dremel-rotary-tools/ (http://www.hobbytools.com.au/dremel-rotary-tools/)
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Age old question - cordless or 240?
Cordless with an extra battery and you will not have a problem
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http://www.mytoolstore.com.au/categories/Dremel/Dremel-Rotary-Tools/ (http://www.mytoolstore.com.au/categories/Dremel/Dremel-Rotary-Tools/)
I got some tool bits from these guys at a good price, something to compare prices to.
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Dremel.
Total tools
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Dremel.
Total tools
that's abit harsh mate, others are saying they are good ;) ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D ;D
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If it is for fine modelling as you say, get the dremel and get the one with the flexible smaller head. It is a lot easier to maneuver around.
With the extra bits and pieces, bunnings normally have a kit of papers, cutting discs, grinding bits and other bits cheap. For most jobs these are fine. Save the dremel bits for special jobs.
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Get the flexible shaft, it comes in handy for tight spots.
I bought mine in a kit with the Dremel 398, and it come with the flex shaft, a circle cutting jig, a router attachment and a few wood sanding, polishing, engraving and metal cutting accessories.
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Search online for the best price on the Dremel kit you want (one that suits your needs) then go the the big green shed and get it price matched and save $$$. Win win.
I too like the flex shaft for the more intricate work. I use the 240v versions and have two now. Dremel is the real deal. If 240 is available where you plan on working the cord is no real issue.
Dave
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I have killed two dremels and now am on my third which is cordless. It only came with one battery which is a bit of a pain. On the weeken I had to cut a piece of skirting which was on the wall which I purchased a dremel multi tool which takes the same batteries and came with two.
I give mine a hard time most of the time and am happy with the dremel. The multi tool was from masters last week for a good price.
GG
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I'm on my second Dremel bought from masters. Had a cheaper one previously but would never bother again.
The warranty is great too, five years from memory. Although they had to send it back to get assessed, Bosch (Australian agent I think) replaced it with a new one.
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If I was getting a Dremel I would get the 240v version as I wouldn't use it that much but if I was going to use it as much you are Bird than I would get the cordless version.
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X what everyone else has been saying about Dremel.
For $128 you'll get the kit with the flexi shaft, which is well worth it. As Muzza said, go corded for occasional use if it's not heavy work.
I used to use mine for cutting out striker plates in ali door jambs, so I went corded (I've got the $128 kit) as it was getting loaded up pretty hard.
Forget cheaper accessory kits. I got one of those 'Zone' 100pc kits from Aldi for $15-$20, the cutting discs lasted all of 3 seconds and the sanding drums fly apart when they touch something.
Dremel parts are too bad on price, at least compared to Fein Multitool accessories.
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Forget cheaper accessory kits. I got one of those 'Zone' 100pc kits from Aldi for $15-$20, the cutting discs lasted all of 3 seconds and the sanding drums fly apart when they touch something.
must be the same kit as Ozito..
So, to get it clear in my mind, you all recommend *Dremel* brand???
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i got a 240v dremel about 3 years ago, has been great.....until last sunday, looks like the brushes are goin as it does not like low revs, not impressed considering i have used it about 5 times, they are easily replaced tho
looks like i gotta dig up the reciept and march back to mr bunnings....
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looks like i gotta dig up the reciept and march back to mr bunnings....
I scan all my receipts so all I have to do is do a comp search and print. It takes 5 min to do group scans but saves trying to look for them a year later.
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Maybe try these guys?
http://www.rotools.com.au/index.htm (http://www.rotools.com.au/index.htm)
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So, to get it clear in my mind, you all recommend *Dremel* brand???
Outside of the cheap brands there is not much, if any competition for Dremel. They've got the runs on the board, available almost anywhere and a huge range of accessories. I'm surprised Makita doesn't have one in their 10.8v range, Hitachi has a 12v but not available in oz.
http://www.toolbarn.com/hitachi-gp10dl.html (http://www.toolbarn.com/hitachi-gp10dl.html)
If you don't want to shop at Bunnings, check out Mitre 10. My local one has a decent Dremel range and are within a few dollars of Bunnings prices.
Just Tools in Sth Melb. has a big well priced range too and if asked will match/beat Bunnings. Plus they know what they are selling!
http://justtools.com.au/dremel-rotary (http://justtools.com.au/dremel-rotary)
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I have Dremel and it died after about ten years but buggerall use. Now have a cheap aldi one that is fine for the twice I have used it in 3 years so far. I think in most cases these tools die because they are used for too heavy a application. Try getting a cheap pneumatic die grinder if you have a compressor. I use my die grinders fifty times to the once I use a Dremel.
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Fathers Day cattle dog from Total Tools out today has the 130W Dremel with 26 piece accessory kit for $89.00
Cheers,
Rohan.
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Fathers Day cattle dog from Total Tools out today has the 130W Dremel with 26 piece accessory kit for $89.00
3 days too late...
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Hey Bird
Our Dremel is branded "Dremel" ;).
It works well. Keep the revs up, and let the tool do the work! I.e. Don't try to force it.
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Hey Bird
Our Dremel is branded "Dremel" ;).
It works well. Keep the revs up, and let the tool do the work! I.e. Don't try to force it.
Too true like most tools people force them to work a and that's not how they are designed. Tried to teach a guy at work that hole saws that say high speed steel doesn't mean 2000rpms, he gets a couple of dozen holes to my 5 years each hole saw!