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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Engineering Techniques and Materials. => Topic started by: Bee on September 07, 2008, 06:19:27 pm

Title: mini tools
Post by: Bee on September 07, 2008, 06:19:27 pm

Has anyone used the mini tool range from Hobbies?
http://www.alwayshobbies.com/Store/Craft-Tools/MiniTool/Tools
Particularly the sander - is it a mild version of the mains ones or 'wouldn't take the skin off a rice pudding'.

Title: Re: mini tools
Post by: barriew on September 07, 2008, 06:31:50 pm

Not used those specific ones, but the similar Proxxon range are very good for modelling - you don't want mains power, unless you are building very large models ;D

Barrie

Title: Re: mini tools
Post by: bosun on September 07, 2008, 07:28:44 pm

Hy Bee,
I have the Mini tools jigsaw and it works on the same twelve volt transformer as Proxxon, I find that excellent ,the rest of my gear is Proxxon and I have just bought their Pencil Sander, great for all those little nooks and crannies, I have,nt tried the Mini tools Sander but I would imagine that it would be a good bit of kit.
Cheers
Bosun

Title: Re: mini tools
Post by: Bee on September 07, 2008, 11:01:50 pm

Thanks all. Having a browse of Proxxon.

Title: Re: mini tools
Post by: tigertiger on September 08, 2008, 07:50:43 am

One issue I had with minitools is the circular saw.

Minitools - price 60 quid approx 9cheapish). Max cut 6mm (only 6mm)
Proxxon - price 240quid (dear). Max cut depth 25mm (approx)