Hi,
I've been asked by 'er indoors to make hints regarding a Christmas pressie.
I think a Dremel drill will fit the bill, but on Googling am faced with an overwealming number of product permutations and combinations.
I have no special application, but can think of many occasions when I could have used one in the past.
I guess decision #1 is cordless versus cable version.
My instinct is to look no further than:
David
I've used a 'clone' for many years for electronics stuff, and it's cordless. Absolutely great tool. But that's only really drilling and occasional grinding/polishing. If you were using it at its limits - cutting steel etc - I'd say a mains powered one would be better.
Agreed, the battery ones are only useful for "hobby" work on small items whilst the mains ones are a serious tool that can tackle surprisingly large jobs. Those little sanding cylinders have a remarkable life and can sand the dodgy bits of a window frame in short order.
Do you want a Dremel, or do you want a drill? Dremels are not really meant to be used for drilling. They are for cutting/polishing/etc.
alex
I've always thought a Dremel type thingy is something you buy when you want a new power tool but have everything else :-)
I'm in the same boat, can't really think of anything I really need & haven't got!
I have considered one of those Routasketch jobbies
Dave
I have one of each. Nothing more frustrating than getting half way through a job when the rechargeable runs out.
I find the fibre reinforced cutting disks particularly useful.
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