Re: Dremel alternatives

Hi All,
I have used Dremel tools in my simple CNC machines for six
months now! There is no alternative to the Dremel unless you want
to spend five times more. Only people who push the tool too hard
have complaints. Dremel is the standard for hobby machines around
the world. An air tool is noisy and so is the compressor! If you
are building a machine to learn on, go Dremel...If you are building
parts for the Space Shuttle, go Bridgeport!


John

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Peter Chen <cadcamcenter@y...> wrote:
> List,
>
> Some comments from the horse's mouth:
>
> Your correspondence is very welcome and I am pleased
> with the
> interesting
> questions that you bring to us.
>
> 1) Dremel rotary tools contain shielded ball bearings
> in the front
> and rear of the armature shaft. These bearings are
> tested and expected
> to
> last a minimum of 100 hours and have gone past the 500
> hours mark on
> many
> tools. These standards are set by Dremel AS A MINIMUM
> requirement and
> all
> rotary tools must meet this requirement or the tools
> are rejected at
> production. If you are experiencing tools that do not
> meet the minimum
> standard - please advise us immediately.
>
> 2) Dremel does not use "O-rings" in our products.
> This is not
> factual and whoever has seen this in a rotary tool -
> IT IS NOT A DREMEL
> rotary tool. This is obviously an imitation and
> should not be
> considered a
> Dremel. If you have such a tool, please send it to us
> immediately for
> our
> review.
>
> Any further comments from frequent Dremel users?
>
> Peter
>
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