Dremel/rotary tool opinions?

lunatic7 · #1 11-07-2002, 11:17 PM

I know this a little off subject, but I'm looking for opinions or recommendations for a rotary tool. I am considering a Dremel cordless.

DriveWRX · #2 11-07-2002, 11:31 PM

I've got a Dremel cordless and I love it!

It's called MINIMITE Model 750. It has 2 speeds 5,000 & 10,000 rpms. It comes with everything needed to get started, charger & 5 different bits.

I used it to make this Skyline: Lowered body, opened grills with real metal mesh.

MTL · #3 11-08-2002, 03:54 AM

i also own the minimite....
i bought it because it was cheap..paid 24....
but the misc parts can be a little pricey for something so small

i only use my dremel to cut large holes...and then i get my heavy duty metal exacto knife to make fine details and cuts.....a dremel just gets the ball rolling...
like when i cut out my windows...i just punch a few large holes in...and then clean it up...

what is interesting is that the battery lasts a pretty long time, and doesnt discharge after days of use...so you can use it later

Legion · #4 11-08-2002, 11:14 AM

I use a pendant motor with a flexible shaft. It's similar to a dremel but the tool jaws are at the end of the long flexible shaft which gives you far more control. It also has a pedal to control speed. Far superior to a dremel but costs more, depends what you want to use it for.

DeeChan · #5 11-08-2002, 04:05 PM

i wouldn't go with a cordless cuz if you are modding continuously(sp?) who wants to wait for their dremel to charge for a few hours?

DriveWRX · #6 11-08-2002, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by DeeChan
i wouldn't go with a cordless cuz if you are modding continuously(sp?) who wants to wait for their dremel to charge for a few hours?

Actually, the MINIMITE battery lasts for a long time (hours)!

If you charge it up at least 3 hours before you're going to Dremel then it should last the whole time you're working. I've never had it run out of charge while working on stuff.

OR get two battery packs. Use one while the other charges!

cowfish_29 · #7 11-08-2002, 06:28 PM

i have a plug-in dremel...and its almost useless for bits. The thing runs too fast! its only got one speed, so fast that if you touch the bit to a chassis, it just eats a hole through it without hardly any pressure. This might be good for big jobs, but its so uncontrollable, that i am buying a battery powered one. TheFanMan has one that i like, has 2 speeds, both which are pretty controlled.

lunatic7 · #8 11-08-2002, 06:35 PM

thanks to all who replied. BTW - DriveWRX isn't that the "wining" bit this month?

DriveWRX · #9 11-08-2002, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by cowfish_29
i have a plug-in dremel...and its almost useless for bits. The thing runs too fast! its only got one speed, so fast that if you touch the bit to a chassis, it just eats a hole through it without hardly any pressure. This might be good for big jobs, but its so uncontrollable, that i am buying a battery powered one. TheFanMan has one that i like, has 2 speeds, both which are pretty controlled.

Good point. The slower the RPM's the easier (and safer) for working on Bits.

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Originally posted by lunatic7
BTW - DriveWRX isn't that the "wining" bit this month?

Yes, it is!

Thanks for noticing!

NorCalCoug · #10 11-08-2002, 09:53 PM

I've got a Black&Decker rotary tool, adjustable from 1,000rpm to 10,000rpm. Works great. I use a small 'engraving bit' to do my work, as it can shave very small bits of plastic away with ease. Sanding block for interior sanding, and grinding stone for wheel well camphoring...

kwikbb · #11 11-08-2002, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by DriveWRX
I've got a Dremel cordless and I love it!

It's called MINIMITE Model 750. It has 2 speeds 5,000 & 10,000 rpms. It comes with everything needed to get started, charger & 5 different bits.

Well you convinced me i just ordered one... it was the last in stock at amazon.com, quess it was meant to be. I didn't get a deal like MTL, but thats ok cause i've been meaning to get one for a while now... quess this thread reminded me.

Thanks,
B

MTL · #12 11-10-2002, 04:11 AM

hmm..i shoulda sed that you could get those dremels at ALOT of stores that just sell tools pretty much..walmart, home depot, etc...
ive seen hobby shops have them also..

kwikbb · #13 11-10-2002, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by MTL
hmm..i shoulda sed that you could get those dremels at ALOT of stores that just sell tools pretty much..walmart, home depot, etc...
ive seen hobby shops have them also..

Yeah I know i could've gotten elsewhere, but it was no big deal because I was buying some books at the time anyway... so i figured i would kill 2 birds with one stone. This thread reminded me I need it.

Racemonster505 · #14 11-10-2002, 04:46 PM

i went to wal-mart and was looking a dremal tool and i saw a lot of differnt speeds

my question is is 5,000/min to 10,000/min mini mite a good buy is 5,000 min slow enough not to damage a bit and is 10,000 fast enough to do cutting? i thinking of getting the cordless just cause in my place to outlets are not close to my workstation

DriveWRX · #15 11-10-2002, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by Racemonster505
is 5,000 min slow enough not to damage a bit and is 10,000 fast enough to do cutting

That's exactly what I use my Dremel for!

5,000 rpm is slow enough to be safe but fast enough to do work on a Bit.
10,000 rpm is plenty fast enough for cutting most materials.