Whats a good brand of Dremel

[muzza01]

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.

[kylarama]

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.

[Bird]

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???

[Elky]

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....

[Bullant4x4]

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.

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Maybe try these guys?

http://www.rotools.com.au/index.htm

[kylarama]

 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

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

[achjimmy]

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.

[Mongoose]

Fathers Day cattle dog from Total Tools out today has the 130W Dremel with 26 piece accessory kit for $89.00

Cheers,

Rohan.

[Bird]

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...

[Ratbag]

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.

[cheif carlos]

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!