I seek advice about buying Dremel

[pseydtonne]

I shouldn't let my posts turn into Capitalist's Corner, but consumer society happens.

I have a lot of old computer parts. I like them. I'd like to shove new parts in an old box, but I'd need to cut up this AT box so that ATX ports will fit. Thus, I'm told the Dremel is the way to go. It cuts, it routs, it feeds one's Red Green tendencies.

My coworker Dave says to get the flex shaft and that the corded ones are better than cordless. Any other (or conflicting) advice? I'm looking in the hakamadare direction, hint hint. Help?

-eyes on the Dumpster prize, Dante

Comments

[hakamadare.livejournal.com]

well, let's see:

there are dremels made by Dremel (it's a company), and then there are imitations made by other manufacturers. i'd recommend an original if it's in the budget, but there's nothing wrong with a Black & Decker imitation if it's only for light-duty work. on the other hand, this is a tool you will be using for the rest of your hardware-geek life, so if you can afford the good one, get it.

there's really no good reason to get a cordless one - you'll be doing most of your work with it in a workbench-like environment (it's not like you'll be climbing around on a roof using a dremel, or any such), and the cordless ones will constantly be demanding new batteries.

the flex shaft is an excellent thing to get - it enables you to get the cutting edge into small spaces, as the tool itself is long and bulky.

also - buy a quantity of cutting disks. you'll go through them pretty fast.

good luck,
steve