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01-11-2009, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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I am interested in purchasing a Dremel tool in order to try my hand at some customs. I have pleanty of tools around the house which I use for various home projects, but none of them seem to have the percision that the Dremel's have. The tools that Dremel makes look as if they can drill smaller holes and sand down smaller surfaces than any other power tool that I own can. I also like all of the bits and attachments that could never be used on a regular power drill. I've tried to do some customs, (such as hollowing out a helmet), with regular power tools but they don't do the trick. Even worse they end up ruining the parts I'm working on. That rounded ball type tip Dremel has really looks like it would do that job with quickness and ease. I really like the work that I've seen the customizers do on this site when using Dremel tools which leads me to purchase my own.
I would like to know which tool would be best for me to purchase since I'm a beginner and I don't wish to spend a lot of money. Maybe around $50 would be good. I'm really looking for something that will get the job done when it comes to customizing, but could also be used around the house for quick "fix-it" sort of jobs. That would at least make me justify buying another tool. Any suggestions would be great, especially with a model number included. Please let me know what you use and how you like the job it does for you.
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01-12-2009, 02:34 AM | #2 |
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I can't recommend the Dremel Stylus enough, It's the best dremel for customizing I've ever had so far. I did a review on it if you want to read up: Dremel Stylus Tool Review
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01-12-2009, 02:54 AM | #3 |
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I used to sell them a ton when I worked at an old hobby shop...
I have used a Multi-Pro (model#395) for the last 12+ years and it's cut up well over 200 model cars... Also ported a Honda Civic head...lol All I will say, get one with a cord and bearings... They last a long time and will not bog down under stress...
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01-12-2009, 03:26 AM | #4 |
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I just got a cordless one at Walmart for $38 bucks. Came with a bag and 50 pieces. Not bad for what I do, but it sucks when the battery dies, it's usually right when you're in the middle of something, lol.
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I used to sell them a ton when I worked at an old hobby shop...
I have used a Multi-Pro (model#395) for the last 12+ years and it's cut up well over 200 model cars... Also ported a Honda Civic head...lol All I will say, get one with a cord and bearings... They last a long time and will not bog down under stress...
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01-12-2009, 05:30 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for all of your input guys.
I was on Wal-Mart's website looking at the one Xerofall purchased just before I posted this thread. That's what gave me the idea. I do agree with the idea of getting one with a cord because I HATE when my Black & Decker power drill dies out on me. Even worse is the fact that sometimes it is already dead in the case when I take it out for a project, so then I have to wait for it to charge up again before I can start my work. As far as the sugestions you have made go I will definately do my homework and read up on some rewiews about those models. Right now I'm leaning towards the model that Jin suggested because let's face it he is the MAN when it comes to customs. I still can't get over his Transformers movie line customs, especially the concept Camaro Bumblebee. That was the first one I ever saw done by him. I'm not sure how these would feel in my hand so I might go out and see if I can hold some floor models first. The one that Jin suggested is shaped like a gun. It looks like you can grip it very well, but I'm not sure how easy it is to manuver trying to do things from many different angles. Do they make a corded version of the Stylus because this one appears to be cordless? The 365 model that Skyhawk suggested might be better when it comes to reaching things from different angles. I think it also might be cheaper on the wallet. I also like the fact that it has a cord so I don't have to worry about the batteries dying out on me half way through a project.
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01-12-2009, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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I picked up a corded dremel (stylus style) from a local place called Harbor Freight Tools, for $7 on sale. It came in a hard plastic case and has 30-40 different tools and pieces. I'd say that the only thing that I DON'T like about it is that it only has one speed setting (haul ass). That's why I have a back-up cordless Dremel for intricate work (3 different speeds). I use the corded one to hollow out heads, cut parts and anything else that doesn't require fine detail.
I've had it for 3 years now and it's one of the best tools I've ever bought. Here's a link to it: http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...erPageBottom=0 |
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01-12-2009, 08:39 PM | #8 |
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I can't recommend the Dremel Stylus enough, It's the best dremel for customizing I've ever had so far. I did a review on it if you want to read up: Dremel Stylus Tool Review
I received the Stylus at a XMas gift. But have yet to use it. I'm not a big fan of cords. They always gets in the way at the wrong time. |
01-12-2009, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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I was thinking about getting a Stylus but I went ahead and started using my dad's drill press which allows me to use both hands. I can change angles, set the heights to great precision. The best part is it will work with dremel bits.
Before I discovered that, it was down to a Stylus and a normal dremel with the dremel workstand, which converts your dremel to do the same things my drill press can. |
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01-12-2009, 09:34 PM | #10 |
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Mine's old enough that I can't find it on the Dremel site (I got it 3-4 years ago and it looked to be left over stock at the time) It's looks kinda like the 100 or 200 series though only mine's a cordless (I definately suggest a corded one just because of the battery dying)
I also suggest getting an actual Dremel and not an off brand rotary tool. I had an off brand corded one once......it never worked, ever. What's worse is I couldn't even use the bits with my Dremel |
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