Dremel Tools

[darkness_fallz]

What kind of dremel do you guys have? Does anyone know where I can get a decent set for less than 80 bucks?

Should I just go with an actual dremel or are the "knock-off"s worth their bit?

 

[gsx rated98]

just get the real thing, you can get them for under 80 at home depot

 

[Spln_Hrd]

what do you need it for? if it is for porting i would recomend a pnuematic die grinder...

 

[Defiant]

Dremels are GREAT at what they're good at, but keep in mind they're very small tools. They're one of the best things ever for things where you need a small cutoff wheel, but other than that and things like dashboard work, they're a bit small for most automotive applications.

I'd get one of the $20 sets from Harbor Freight or Kragen, and see if it's something you can use much. And then if you wind up using it a lot, go for the Dremel once you wear out the cheapie.

 

[defaced]

Wal-Mart. The one I work at has like 3 or 4 different sets ranging from $30-$80.

 

[GAdriver]

I just got the Craftsman Variable speed rotary tool. It came w/ a 40 piece kit and case for 50 bucks. It seems more powerful than the small dremels too.

 

[rdeterman]

I just got the Craftsman Variable speed rotary tool. It came w/ a 40 piece kit and case for 50 bucks. It seems more powerful than the small dremels too.

i also have the craftsman and it works great.. just remember its no die grinder and should be used only for small jobs

 

[Mr.Tao]

I got my Dremel from walmart for less than 70 bucks. After I used it to port my turbo and and manifold, the variable speed must have broke. I only have one setting of speed now, HIGH. It's not meant for hard work, but it will get it done if you rest in between. I found out using the Reinforced Cutoff wheels worked better and faster at porting than the carbide bits.

 

[Chuck_3]

i got mine at wal mart too! i think it was around 60 bucks if i remember correctly. eek deffinately dont use your dremel for porting, they are not made for that.

 

[vteg]

I got a black and decker rtx for about $30. I can't remember. It works great.

I have a rotozip also. Has anyone tried porting anything with one?