Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: various Dremels

Dremel had a bad design back in the late 80's or early 90's. They
got rid of one of the bearings to save a buck. There
is a lot of really heavy work being done with dremels, my opinion is
get the actual Dremel brand instead of one of the copys. Interestingly,
they have been collaborating with luthiers (guitar makers) to make
a better tool. The current design uses 3 sealed ball bearings, one on
each end and one to support the collet. It's about as rigid as you can
get for a plastic tool, but I guess a lot of plunging might not be a great
idea.
Eric

> Hey Chris,
> My friend has a Ryobi that is made by Dremel or is
> Dremel made by Ryobi. He keep telling me his motor tool was better.
> I think some people are calling something else a Dremel. The
> MultiPro model is very beafy compared to older models. My father
> used to curse Dremel tools. I could not understand why until one
> day I cought him using mine. He had a large grinding bit in the
> machine and he was grinding a lawn mower blade. I find they work
> great if you stick to bits 1/8" diameter or less. I have see lots
> of people mount then on their CNC machine so they can do engraving.
> People who are GAFFERS don't like the tool. They work great for
> grinding dies and small cutters. I use my Dremel drill press all the
> time. I guess you either like them or not!
>
> Bob