Dremel

[Bodgeit and scarper ltd]

Dremel are they worth having? Is there a better make? I have never used one, is it something worth having or is it a load of rubbish.

 

[gcol]

You'll never know how useful they are until you have one.

 

[pompeyal]

What do you want it for ?? They are great if you have a purpose for them, do you do modelling or fine work??

 

[Bodgeit and scarper ltd]

Why do I want one? Probably because I haven’t got one. I am always making or repairing things. I couldn’t think of a reason for buying a lathe at the time, but now I would be lost without it. I just like tools that are of good use. Things that turn out to be a gimmick end up on e-bay. I have bench and handheld grinders but nothing for smaller jobs.

 

[pompeyal]

As I said they are great if you have a purpose for them, they are ideal for getting into small tight areas etc...

 

[Bodgeit and scarper ltd]

is the sealey E518 any good

http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?cPath=488_489&products_id=13734

 

[rampump]

I have enough tools to (nearly) start a hire shop, but wouldn't be without a Dremel.

Has so many uses, limited only by your imagination. In the last week alone I've used mine for : cleaning out grout in between tiles, 'adjusting' (!) a door lock strike plate which was sticking, milling reliefs in steam pipe, cleaning & sharpening lawnmower blades, cutting off a broken bolt, engraving my name & postcode on some new tools

Never used any other brand, and only use 'corded' for no other reason as I've never had a cordless

 

[Bodgeit and scarper ltd]

Ended up buying the Sealey, very pleased with it. Its already come in handy for repairing my lathe. Now what do I save up for next?