spectrum Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looking at possibly buying a Dremmel. It's going to be mainly for polishing work. Fuller also do a similar one but 1/2 the price. Had a bit of Fuller stuff in last couple of years and honestly not been that impressed. Anyone used a Fuller ? Can you get all the extra kit for Fullers, drill stands etc ? By same token, are Dremmel worth spending the extra on ? Any other recomendations, although Dremmel , Fuller seems to be what we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=dental+micromotors&_sacat=0&_from=R40 These are a good price and usually better value than Dremel, as ever you do get what you pay for, and for cheaper tools for them check out the dental laboratory suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcaztls Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've been through lots of rotary tools, Dremmels etc. and genuinely, found this that I bought in a hurry to get me out of a hole one day (think it may have been from Argos) to be far and above the best. I've been using it virtually daily for the last five years and it's perfect. The remote extension is bliss. http://www.amazon.co.uk/SKIL-F0151415HB-Skil-1415-Rotary/dp/B000NLZ0BA I use many genuine Dremmel tool bits though. If you want the best though, if you're going to be doing professional level porting etc. http://www.foredom.net/Foredom-Motors-Controls.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banoffee Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Clarke (Machine Mart) do a very similar one with stand, remote extention etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmfab01 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Quite a few years ago I saved up & bought a flex type dremel machine, it was expensive around £200 at the time I only used it a few times & it burnt out & the motor was replaced under warranty but they did not replace the plastic body which with the heat from the motor burning out had distorted meaning the new motor was catching while it was running. I rang dremel & requested it to be returned for a correct repair & was flatly refused but they would sell me the parts to replace the body if I was not happy! I did buy & replace the plastic body but now i hardly use it as I have very little faith in it or dremel as from my experience it is expensive (cheap) rubbish, so I will not be buying anything dremel again. I have put up a link to the the current model similar to mine http://www.dremeleurope.com/gb/en/ocs/product/6136/397/dremel%C2%AE-fortiflex%E2%84%A2/dremel%C2%AE-fortiflex%E2%84%A2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I bought a green one from Maplins, think its cheap and I'll replace it when it wears out. Its fair to say I don't use it often but its still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrum Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the machine mart one otherwise I'll plump for the Fuller. It's only $95 (about 40 quid). Definately put me off spending double on Dremmel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfiend Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Don't get the yellow one from halfrauds thats about £20, mine lasted all of about an hours use (no not continuously). Couldn't find the fecking receipt either, grumble grumble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanWinkle Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 My Dremmel is still going strong after 10 years of use and abuse, never had any problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porter_jamie Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 what are you polishing? are you sure a dremmel is the tool for the job, woudl you be better off with a cheapo angle grinder or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Dremels seem to be more of a light duty tool. They are miles better than the Dremels made 20+ years ago. When we were 16 we'd all be "porting" our bikes on the weekends at a mates. I remember stripping down 4 or 5 Dremels to get one working one was always part of the process. It was always the speed control that would die. I think we figured out doing the work in 5 min sessions rather in one big go kept them happier. I ended up buying one of those CC Porting tools with all the nice right angle bits etc. Makes life so much easier and you can really do some good work. I only use my dremel now for odd jobs outside the workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurninman Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Don't get the yellow one from halfrauds thats about £20, mine lasted all of about an hours use (no not continuously). Couldn't find the fecking receipt either, grumble grumble... The missus bought one of those for use at the vehicle pound investigating auto crimes - worked a treat, and I still use it all the time Not the torquiest motor, but useful for the limited uses I have for it (mostly cleaning out caliper seal grooves) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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