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bj

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Dremel replacement
« on: January 18, 2020, 12:49:53 pm »
Over the years I have had two Dremel  drills. Both have let me down without excessive use. The first failed when the speed controller became inoperative. The second has completly  failed  with no power to the motor. (Not the fuse, not the brushes, not the cable).
So my question is "What  is your mini drill of choice?" I would be interested to see your choice.
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2020, 01:06:55 pm »
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2020, 05:14:51 pm »
When my latest dremel packs up I'll be swapping to proxxon.  The run out on the spindle is shocking for the money they charge which is why I use the extension drive which is better.
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2020, 05:19:43 pm »
Hi !
PROXXON is the best !!
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2020, 05:44:25 pm »
dremel used every 2 days of every week for about an hour each session. 22years old. first present my wifec ever bought me!
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2020, 06:55:01 pm »
Klunk the old ones were the best. I gave a very old one to a mate when I went cordless. What a mistake but he’s dead happy with his  {-)
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2020, 08:48:04 pm »
i just use the ones i bought at maplins and the lidl ones , i have about 6 now, i use proper chucks not collet ones and where necessary tweak the inside runout with a straight shank diamond grinding bit running in another dremel, while running both drills, running them on flexishafts is another good way to stop vibration.
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2020, 04:49:18 am »
Foredom motor and flexible shaft with choice of various chucks.
Industrial quality, expensive but worth it. you'll give it to your grandkids


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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2020, 08:55:52 am »
HI All
I have the dremel copy called Hilda from Banggood works well and the bits from your old drill fit!!!
Also they have rotate blades etc all at very good prices.

Totally happy with my Hilda'

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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2020, 01:41:01 pm »
VonHaus 170W Multi-purpose Multitool With Variable Speed Settings & 120pc Accessory Set. Versatile 170W Rotary Multitool.  £19.99 on Ebay. Very well made. Early Dremels where good but now way over priced.
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2020, 04:40:55 pm »
my variety selection
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2020, 06:03:25 pm »
Hi gents,
 Aldi are selling a nice little hand drill /tool/ cutter this Thursday £19.99 might be worth a look.
                    Regards Howard.
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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2020, 06:28:23 pm »

I have been using the Dremel 4000 tool for the last few years now. I also have a couple of older Dremel's that are about 25 years old by now.


Here is a link to get replacement parts for many of the Dremel's.
 https://www.ereplacementparts.com/dremel-parts-c-15440.html?utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dremel+exact


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Re: Dremel replacement
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2020, 09:31:15 pm »
Here is my mini drill, I have a dremel too,  but I prefer this one. Does everything its supposed to, cant ask for more than that.
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