spdpug98
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 06:20 PM |
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Dremel
In the process of getting a few extra tools ready for starting my build, and have been thinking about buying a dremel or similar
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/crt40-40pce-rotary-tool-kit/path/17-mini-multi-purpose-power-tools?da=1&TC=EM-P-060212001
Are they worth buying and would I use it during a build
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blakep82
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 06:23 PM |
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i tend to just get tools as and when i need them. I've used my dremmel a fair bit. i guess its quite useful, but.... i don't know.
i'm not overly impressed with them tbh
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spdpug98
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 06:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i tend to just get tools as and when i need them. I've used my dremmel a fair bit. i guess its quite useful, but.... i don't know.
i'm not overly impressed with them tbh
That's what i've tended to do in the past, but always get frustrated when I have to do something and don't have the tool to hand, I
always end up thinking about how much time I have lost by going to get something
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Aico
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 06:58 PM |
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I actually have 2. Bought one earlier and then got one for free with a tuningparts order. The reason I bought the first one is because I wanted to cut
thin metal with it and plastic etc. Opening up holes etc. Maybe I don't have Dremel skills, but I was way beter off with a manual metalfile.
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Mark G
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 07:23 PM |
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I use mine quite alot when dealing with fiberglass. You will definately find that at some point you'll need one.
If I have any advice for you it would be to buy one with a power lead as the battery ones tend not to be very torquey.
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 07:34 PM |
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Dont be a whimp and just get a bigger hammer 
Ive never needed one
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spdpug98
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 08:57 PM |
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I think i'll just get one, it may come in handy one day
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 09:16 PM |
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If you have a compressor, I find a small air powered hacksaw much more useful
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 09:16 PM |
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If you have a compressor, I find a small air powered hacksaw much more useful
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 09:35 PM |
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I've got a B&D Wizard which I've had for years and it's seen lots of use, but I've not used it a huge amount on car
related stuff. It can be useful for grinding down small rust spots to clean metal, and cutting holes in thin steel that would get mangled by a
jigsaw, and it got me out of a hole with my MR2 when an exhaust bolt had rusted solid and there was no way I could get a hacksaw or hammer and chisel
into the space.
I will certainly buy another one when this one dies.
[Edited on 11/12/08 by MikeRJ]
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Flamez
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| posted on 12/12/08 at 05:03 AM |
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I have the B&D its great for trimming fibreglass wouldn't be without it.
my build mac1motorsports
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Flamez
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| posted on 12/12/08 at 05:03 AM |
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I have the B&D its great for trimming fibreglass wouldn't be without it.
my build mac1motorsports
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DarrenW
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| posted on 12/12/08 at 09:46 AM |
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i bought a B&D rotozip tool for cutting the bodywork (GRP) holes out. Didnt use it for anything else though.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 12/12/08 at 11:10 PM |
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Dremels are "The thinking man's angle grinder"
Greatest tool ever.
I've had non-Dremel rotary tools, and most are rubbish by comparison. Real Dremels are expensive, but worth it.
Matt
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