Dremel or Compatable?

[old-git]

My Dremel lookalike has died, can't undo the chuck.

So, I am looking to replace it. Do I buy a Dremel and suffer the markup or are there any quality alternatives out there?

 

[obi_waynne]

I've not found any alternatives that can match the High RPM a dremel knocks out - yet.

 

[T9 man]

The Dremel and it's range of accessories would take some beating if you ask me, plus the purchase of further accessories can be bought from a much wider variety of shops than any of Dremel's so called rivals.

 

[old-git]

Although the rival accessories fit the Dremel, I think I am going to buy a Dremel. I now just have to decide on which model

 

[obi_waynne]

Try looking for an ebay bargain. There are often some good hardly used ones up for sale!

 

[old-git]

Bought Dremel 4000, top of the range mains powered unit from B&Q. Bought it on Wednesday so got the 10% OAP discount

Cost me £10 more than the cheapest ebay offering of this model, worth it for the guarantee.

Looking at belt sanders and found this, seem stoo good to be true;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferm-375w...Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item51a916c938

 

[stamford]

Clarke version slightly cheaper.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbs1-5-belt-disc-sander?da=1&TC=SRC-sander

 

[old-git]

Clarke version slightly cheaper.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cbs1-5-belt-disc-sander?da=1&TC=SRC-sander

The problem with this one is the narrow sanding belt :-(

 

[obi_waynne]

why would anyone want to sand a belt?

 

[old-git]

And I thought you new something about cars.

 

[stamford]

Or knew? :toung:

 

[SLEEPER]

 

[old-git]

Or knew? :toung:

The biter bit