DREMEL/Rotary tools. - SV650.org

21-01-09, 10:16 PM

HELP!!

Decided that I probably should get myself a dremel or similar.
What do you use/recommend?
I fancy one so it makes polishing forks, downpipe etc easy but would be handy to have anyway.
Is it worth spending the extra and buying a dremel or are you just paying for the name?
Have seen some in Maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223105

Machine mart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools

Ryobi http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=125265

21-01-09, 10:24 PM

Dremel parts are cheap cheap cheap on Ebay. But i'd go with the dremel, as there's so many attachments to it.

Dave20046 · 21-01-09, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by paiste1

HELP!!

Decided that I probably should get myself a dremel or similar.
What do you use/recommend?
I fancy one so it makes polishing forks, downpipe etc easy but would be handy to have anyway.
Is it worth spending the extra and buying a dremel or are you just paying for the name?
Have seen some in Maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223105

Machine mart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools

Ryobi http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=125265

I got one like the maplins one in their bgrade sale for £15. Seems alright but the bits wear fast

21-01-09, 10:59 PM

i got a cheepo one from Makro and its ok.

maviczap · 22-01-09, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kwak zzr

i got a cheepo one from Makro and its ok.

Got a cheap one from Aldi. It does the job and spare bits can be got from B&Q.
A cordless Dremel would be nice though

22-01-09, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Got a cheap one from Aldi. It does the job and spare bits can be got from B&Q.
A cordless Dremel would be nice though

Got one of those last week, then got it home and realised I don't actually have a use for it right now!

Since then I've been trying to find things to attack... er, I mean, fix with it. I'm considering taking up dentistry...

22-01-09, 07:07 PM

dremels rule...i do everything from sharpen tools/knives, minor sanding cutting (wood/metal/plastic) an even polish me downpipes with it!

get one

Amp

22-01-09, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

Dremel parts are cheap cheap cheap on Ebay. But i'd go with the dremel, as there's so many attachments to it.

Just got a Dremel 300 with accessories brand new off ebay for £21.99

Bring on my shiny new forks and downpipe

markryker · 24-01-09, 10:52 PM

+1 for the Dremel, cheap attachments too

25-01-09, 01:03 AM

My experience of Dremels for Ally polishing duties is that it spins too fast and takes off too much even with the lightest of touches . I prefer to use a bench grinder with soft buffer wheels mounted on a Mandrel . For harder things like Stainless then fair enough , I tried to Dremel between the spokes on my old KTM to get the polish finish on the Spoke ridge , a couple of incidents made me realise that they are a bit manic for that and elbow grease gave a damn good finish ................................. eventually . The wheels were initially done with a Domestic drill and buffer wheel , Dremel just spattered polishing compound everywhere .

21-01-09, 10:16 PM	#1
paiste Guest Posts: n/a	DREMEL/Rotary tools. HELP!! Decided that I probably should get myself a dremel or similar. What do you use/recommend? I fancy one so it makes polishing forks, downpipe etc easy but would be handy to have anyway. Is it worth spending the extra and buying a dremel or are you just paying for the name? Have seen some in Maplins http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223105 Machine mart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...se-power-tools Ryobi http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=125265

21-01-09, 10:24 PM	#2
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DREMEL/Rotary tools. Dremel parts are cheap cheap cheap on Ebay. But i'd go with the dremel, as there's so many attachments to it.

21-01-09, 10:59 PM	#4
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DREMEL/Rotary tools. i got a cheepo one from Makro and its ok.

22-01-09, 07:07 PM	#7
Amplimator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DREMEL/Rotary tools. dremels rule...i do everything from sharpen tools/knives, minor sanding cutting (wood/metal/plastic) an even polish me downpipes with it! get one Amp

24-01-09, 10:52 PM	#9
markryker Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 498	Re: DREMEL/Rotary tools. +1 for the Dremel, cheap attachments too __________________ Renthal streetfighter bars, Carbon can co exhaust, tail tidy, seat cowl, rear hugger, front mud thingy, hel braided lines, clear indicator lenses,fairing lowers, crash bungs, k&N air filter, chewys mirror extenders

25-01-09, 01:03 AM	#10
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DREMEL/Rotary tools. My experience of Dremels for Ally polishing duties is that it spins too fast and takes off too much even with the lightest of touches . I prefer to use a bench grinder with soft buffer wheels mounted on a Mandrel . For harder things like Stainless then fair enough , I tried to Dremel between the spokes on my old KTM to get the polish finish on the Spoke ridge , a couple of incidents made me realise that they are a bit manic for that and elbow grease gave a damn good finish ................................. eventually . The wheels were initially done with a Domestic drill and buffer wheel , Dremel just spattered polishing compound everywhere .

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