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Mike S

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Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« on: April 29, 2024, 08:14:31 pm »
Spotted this (and purchased one!) in Robert Dyas today, a 'Dremel Clone', down from £39.99 to £19.99, also available on their website under the 'Special Offers' tab, for delivery or click and collect.
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2024, 04:51:09 pm »
First use of multi-function Rotary Tool today, it's a 'made in China' Dremel clone. Mains power, on/off rocker switch, RPM controlled by a thumbwheel with a 1-6 scale. It has a nice feel and 'heft' to it, and comes in a conveniently sized plastic carrying case. Have only used it for drilling so far, but also comes with accessories for grinding, sanding, and polishing.


Definitely worth the twenty quid.


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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2024, 05:57:59 pm »
Is there a Dyas in Northampton as my poor Dremel after 40 years is not as it should be....and Mayhem is a perfect time to re stock.
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2024, 06:35:13 pm »
Hi Phil,


The 'Law of Sod' comes into play here, Northampton seems to be the only large town which doesn't have a branch of Robert Dyas, the nearest ones, (but not that near) are Banbury and Leamington Spa.






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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2024, 08:04:41 pm »
Cheers Mike, Mayhem the long way round..... O0
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2024, 03:19:15 am »
Quote from: SteamboatPhil on May 07, 2024, 08:04:41 pm
Cheers Mike, Mayhem the long way round..... O0
   




Phil.
Laws of Sod.
If it is on special (sounds like it might be clearance), it can easily sell out before Mayhem weekend.
Could you buy online and ship to Martin, or can someone volunteer to buy you one and take to Mayhem for you?
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2024, 12:08:36 pm »
Indeed yes, I have a worthy volunteer on the case  :-))
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2024, 11:45:02 am »
got one delivered think its a bargain for the money thanks Mike
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2024, 02:24:39 pm »
Had a Hilka one for around 6mnths and it went pop so i bought a silverline one and tbh it was brilliant lasted around 6yrs of hard work just replace it last week cost me 18 from my local hardware shop
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2024, 04:56:05 pm »
My mains dremel is now 27 years old, is used most weeks, yet my lithium dremel is still in its box somewhere, after 10 years!!
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2024, 11:31:55 pm »
Lidl did an identical clone about 10 years ago. My wife bought me one, it's been used and abused heavily over that time and it's still excellent. I'd recommend it.
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Re: Dremel Clone Rotary Tool
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2024, 10:51:07 am »
I bought 8mm keyless Chucks from Aliexpress both the long and short ones.
No more changing collects !!!
Saves time for modelling.


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