Dremel

[Mark]

Well, I have finally decided to bite the bullet and get myself a dremel tool (i went through 3 rotary tools at HF, burning out all 3 before finally giving up (thank goodness for their 90 day return policy)..  I dont want to break the bank by any means, but also want to make sure my dremel is adequate enough for most CBG work (cutting, sanding, etc)...  any recommendations on which model to get?  Which accessories do i definitely want/need?  Any advice on rotary and saw attachments?????

 

THANKS, as always for your help,  you guys rock.

 

Mark

[The Phrygian Kid]

The package deals dremel3000 dremel4000 etc are a good starter package but for a second and third (you can't have enough dremels!!) try searching eBay for 'dremel OEM' ... You can get a great deal on the machine only for twenty or thirty bucks.

The older units are really great too if you see one second hand.
Also, keep spare brushes! These can be had on eBay for only a few bucks too, but make sure you get the ones for your exact model, there's a few form factors for the brushes

Ps you're kidding yourself if you think a dremel can replace or negate the need for a router.. They're great for little jobs, inlay etc but they're not built to make pickup cavities etc

[Ron "Oily" Sprague]

Not kidding myself. Have to use it for the appropriate job; bigger jobs require a heavier duty router. Which I have.

[Bad Finger (Eric)]

I have one of the heavier cordless models and it does well for what I ask of it.  It came with a kit including a circle cutting tool which I've used with a spiral bit to cut perfectly sized holes in boxes for resonator cones.  Diamond discs make quick work of bone grinding too. Drum sanders and disc cutters are about the only other items I use it for, but it is convenient.

[Duke]

Thought you guys might get a kick out of this:

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Inexpensive-Dremel-Foot-Switch/