Heavy Mods & Scratchbuilds Advice on Dremels

[grizzly519]

I'm a beginner at customising and although i know a dremel is a wonder tool for this hobby,i have no clue as to what model would work best.I just picked up this one and would like to know what others think of it.Also if this model sucks what one should i hunt down?Thanks in advance. Apoligies if this is under the wrong category but i figured where else to post but in the customs section.

[ethically1337]

I'm not sure what a single speed is like, but I'm sure you can manage with a good technique; I've never heard of anyone using the 'wrong' dremel. I've got a multi-speed, and the different speeds are good if I want a wide vs a deep cut.

[Tekkamanraiden]

I have both a single and multispeed versions. I find multiple speed version give you a bit more control as plastic cuts very easy. As ethically1337 said a good technique is important so you'll want to practice.

[jourdo]

My only dremel advice is not to get a cordless one. My experience with them has not been good.

[FEZaid]

Are there cheap dremels or something that can do the same tasks?

[Msol]

Originally Posted by grizzly519

I'm a beginner at customising and although i know a dremel is a wonder tool for this hobby,i have no clue as to what model would work best.I just picked up this one and would like to know what others think of it.Also if this model sucks what one should i hunt down?Thanks in advance.Attachment 18372 Apoligies if this is under the wrong category but i figured where else to post but in the customs section.

I actually bought the one you posted earlier this year to make some jewelry mods for my girlfriend. It's pretty decent, but I would *much* rather have multiple speeds, I think.

Also, if you want to buy more than one bit-size, you need to buy additional chucks as well. Check the prices on those, because I think the chucks + bits cost about as much as the dremel itself.

[Echotransformer]

I use a multi-speed and think it's safer--with plastic, it can start to melt and 'catch' or 'seize' in the plastic...and since different plastics melt at different temperatures, you can choose the right speed to ensure this doesn't happen.

And get 'Dremel" brand and wired for sure.

In terms of the accessories, I get mine at "Princess Auto" for a fraction the cost of the Dremel brand. Plus you can more strategically choose the tool for the job rather than have 'any tool for a job you'll never do'.

My 2 cents.

[dak]

Here's my personal Preference:

Rotary Tool: Dremel Brand, Corded, Multi Speed.

Common Bits: Quick Change Cutting Disc Set, Adjustable tip, Large and Small Sanding Drum and the Multi Size Drill Bits.

There are a few other parts I use, but i use these ones 100% of the time.

[alternatorfan]

pratice makes perfect!

[Autobotz24]

Originally Posted by FEZaid

Are there cheap dremels or something that can do the same tasks?

Jobmate from Canadian Tire. Crap brand if you ask me.
Also, sometimes CT has a deal on a 100+ bit set in a nice wooden case. Picked it up for about $35 over a year ago. At 75% off I couldn't go wrong.