Re: Dremel alternatives

I have not had a bit of trouble with mine. Maybe you over stressed
yours. What hinge on the handle? Mine does not have a hinge on the
handle.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Smoke" <gordonr@r...> wrote:
> 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
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cadman@p... <cadman@p...>
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y... <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> 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).
> >
> >
> >Jeff
> >
> >
> >
> >--- 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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