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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 7, 2006 9:36:55 GMT 12
I've got stacks of rotary tool bits for your Dremel available at the minute. I'll be listing them on trademe as I get time, but if anyone wants anything just let me know.
I've got drills, routers, grinding tips, grinding wheels, mandrels, cutting discs, sanding discs, polishing discs, sanding bands, wire brushes, nylon brushes...
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Post by c0d3monk33 on Mar 7, 2006 10:23:35 GMT 12
Don't suppose you can recommend any good cheap Dremel like tools?
I'd love a rotary hobby drill but paying for the 'Dremel' brand is painful in New Zealand.
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 7, 2006 12:40:17 GMT 12
There's a fairly cheap one on trademe at the minute (although I probably shouldn't tell you cos i want it)
ECT make a good substitute - it is exactly the same as the older model Dremels. I've used one for about three years with no problem. I've even cringed watching my wife using it all wrong to make jewelry, and it's still going strong. The only down side to it is it has an 8mm thread, so won't fit those natty keyless chucks someone's selling.
For the sort of work we do, some of the lower powered alternatives you find at dick smiths and places are quite serviceable too - I generally only ever use the lowest speed settings on the mains powered beasts. The toolshed were selling "golf cleaning kits" for father's day, which were basically battery dremel-brand dremels, for only $40. They are excellent, I'm looking for another myself.
But for sheer poseability, you can't beat a pneumatic micro-grinder. I paid $140 for mine, but you can get them for around a ton. You will need a compressor obviously, but they are an absolute dream to use, and whirr around at up to 50000 revs (your dremel will usually do 15000)
So my bench is cluttered with a high speed mains, low speed mains, battery and pneumatic. And three power drills. and a drill press.
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Post by dustand on Mar 7, 2006 19:47:32 GMT 12
bunnings has a GMC Rotary tool for under 100 (I think) its got a set of bits, decent RPM and a stand and flexy drive shaft so you can use it without the whole weight of the tool in your hand... I havent got one... yet... but come thursday =]
BTW, I finish working at bunnings on thursday. Thank good...
More money trumps discount when you barely get enough money to spend there after bills =]
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 7, 2006 22:14:09 GMT 12
flexi drive's very useful, but remember to use the brass collet supplied otherwise you will sheer the expensive flexible cable in two and have to buy a pneumatic micro grinder for the delicate jobs. I would imagine  |
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 20, 2006 22:40:14 GMT 12
Aswell as those I've got on trademe, I've got a whole load of different tool bits. If there's anything you need, ask, I may just have it.
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Post by dustand on Mar 21, 2006 8:02:22 GMT 12
I got the Ozito Rotary tool from bunnings... its got good rpms (havent looked at how many but it is adjustable, I have it permanently hanging on the stand now with the flexi shaft well in place.
the bits with it are low to moderate quality. I have broken 2 cutting disks so far (so fragile)
I have found it very useful for sanding and smoothing things. in particular I got 2 defilers of trade me and the little grinding ball is a prefect fit for the ball sockets on the legs.
The cutting disks are quite clumsy and I will only use them when I need to make straight cuts where one side can be a bit messy.
the only gripe I have with this rotary tool is the direction it spins... if you hold it like a pen then the bit spins clockwise. so it will drill holes. unfortunately this means that if your right handed (like me) then and dust and particles are shot back towards my body and head. the direction can be changes... I dunno if this is a problem with all rotary tools though =]
Still, worth the money and I can see myself getting used to it
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 21, 2006 8:09:11 GMT 12
heh heh. That seems to be the done thing with rotary tools. Why on earth do they all spin that way? You either get spray yourself with deadly shrapnel or you have to use the tool in a totally unnatural position. Please tool manafacturers - make a sensible tool! I use pucker Dremel cutting discs, and they are just as fragile, it's just the way they are. I've also got the heavy duty discs, and they are marginally better. I've also got the fibre reinforced discs. They are much much stronger, but dont give such a clean cut. If you really want a top cutting tool, check my listings later on today  |
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 21, 2006 10:48:56 GMT 12
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Post by PitYak Studios on Mar 21, 2006 19:39:39 GMT 12
Dammit, just been to mitre 10 and came out with another dremel!
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