[HiFi1972]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKJones96 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like my black and decker rotary tool.

I use a Black & Decker rotary tool as well. They make good "middle-grade" tools and I've used mine for many tasks.

 

[thedips]

i use the black and decker works fine works great with all generic dremel attachments and is half the price!

however working with a small hand held rotary tool made me realize how much more i needed their larger counter parts.....

 

[jacc1234]

Once again thanks for the input. I am going to get a corded version first for my normal casework and other tasks. If I end up needing a cordless on im sure ill know it after a few projects.
This will not be a tool I use everyday and will mostly be getting it as a drill press alternative. If I had the space I would get a press. One last questions to all of you helpful headfiers, can and should I use drill bits with the dremel? For example could I use a stepped drill in with it?

Thanks

 

[zkool448]

Yes there are drill bits available for the dremel, but the stepped bit is not one of them.

If you plan to use it as an alternative to a drill press, here's an optional accesory you should consider:

 

[MisterX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkool448 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes there are drill bits available for the dremel, but the stepped bit is not one of them. If you plan to use it as an alternative to a drill press, here's an optional accesory you should consider:

FIFY.

 

[zkool448]

yes that's what I meant

 

[jacc1234]

I will be getting one of the available presses for the rotary tool. I looked at the Dremel one in the store and it was a bit flimsy, the Proxxon version seem a bit more solid. The one in MisterX's post looks more solid lol but also is a bit much

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[MisterX]

No question, the Vanda-laY stuff is rather pricey but I am pretty sure it will be worth the $ when I finish the CNC conversion.

 

[supamviennot]

My very recently offered Dremel 3000 (wired, adjuustable speed) just passed away. As I have unfrequent and light usage, this is quite unacceptable. I am changing brand.

 

[skilhead]

they both use 1/8" shank bits, so bits are interchangeable.

for the Dremel you can get a number of chucks with different diameters, enabling you to use various shank sizes... in my case enabling use of some old and very fine Burgess engraving tips