Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Dremel alternatives

I've got a rotozip tool.
It is NOT a very strudy item!
The motor on mine has seized up already after only a short amount of usage!
The plastic body isn't very sturdy either...the hinge on the hadle broke
after only being used a couple of times!
Unfortunately, the damn things is already out of warranty.

I'd call it an overpriced piece of junk!

Smoke
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From: cadman@... <cadman@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 8:57 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Dremel alternatives

>Have you seen the "RotoZip" tool. I used it in my CNC router because
>it has more power, can hold 1/4 bits and 1/8 bits. I also used a
>router speed control that can be found at most woodworking stores.
>This allowed me to turn down the high speed when I don't need it. A
>much better alternative than the Dremel (I think).
>
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>Jeff
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>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., rab@r... wrote:
>> As it seems the consensus is that the bearings on Dremels could be
>> better, what would be some better alternatives for high speed
>> cutting ?
>> An air-powered engraver was mentioned, and previously a list member
>> mentioned to me that he used a Dremel to belt-drive a seperate
>> spindle with better bearings.
>> Can anyone suggest a small high-speed spindle setup which would take
>> the commonly available Dremel sized tooling ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Rab
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