What to look for in a dremel?

Hatake · 16 Sep 2008 at 03:29

I'm thinking of buying a dremel type tool for minor things like case mods and stuff. I've began modding my Xbox 360 and I'm at the stage of where a dremel would be very useful. I'm wondering what to look for in one?

Don't really want a cordless one as I doubt I'll use it a lot so the battery will never be charged when I need it. And since I don't think I'll be using it much, I'm not wanting to spend a lot. Ideally around £20.

Looking at This One on Ebay just now. Is that a good one or is it missing things I should be looking for?

SourChipmunk · 16 Sep 2008 at 03:32

Worth it.

I'd prefer the name brand, but as long as it has the gadgets and a motor it will do the job.

ConTRo13R · 16 Sep 2008 at 03:44

if you gonna get a dremel it HAS to be a dremel, no cutting corners here (excuse pun) but cheapys wont cut it (speaking from experience) £50 and an investment for life my dremel

Hatake · 16 Sep 2008 at 04:51

I know a Dremel is a brand, but everyone knows what I mean when I say Dremel instead of rotary tool lol

If I thought I would use it a lot or had the extra cash, I would buy a big brand name. I only really plan to be working on materials like plastic or aluminium and maybe mess around with the odd engraving on light metals and some polishing. So nothing really that heavy duty.

Since I don't see me using it all that often, I think a cheapy brand will last me as it won't get put to rigorous use all that often. I just don't know what features to look for other than corded and variable speed.

The one I linked goes from 10k to 35k RPM in 6 variable steps, a 135W motor, comes with some bits, and all for £26 including P&P.

There are two other cheaper ones I've decided to avoid (This one for £15, and this one for £11 all including P&P) Mainly because they look underpowered. But then again, what sort of power is required from one of these to do case modding and other stuff?

I'm guessing the one I linked in the OP is the best of a cheap bunch?

dubcat · 16 Sep 2008 at 04:53

My mate bought one from Woolies that has lasted him for ages! Avoid battery powered ones unless you really need the portability.