Buying a Dremel...

[vk85]

I'm planning to buy a Dremel and I need a little advice as what to get. Right now I was deciding between this,

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289292&cp=&searchId=10286404511&keywords=dremel&parentPage=search

and this,

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289291&cp=&searchId=10286404511&keywords=dremel&parentPage=search

I know a lot of people here use a Dremel, but what about something similar from Black & Decker? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Cutter]

Both are very good choices, just one comes with more accesories.

you will love your dremel once you get it, trust me.


whatever you do, do not I repeat do not buy a cordless one(POS)

IMHO

[Pixelpunk]

Well for $10 more you can get a kit that has the flex shaft, depth guide and a few more accessories at Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/) Just look under tools and then dremel store. It also came with a coupon for a free right angle attachment by mail.

[vk85]

Thanks for the help guys.

[incorporeal]

Simple Rule: More Expensive = Better

It doesnt apply to all things but it does apply to dremmels
also cutter is right definately avoide the cordless ones (even if they are more expensive) :D

[Stedeman]

Look at the 2 closely they are not the same the first one is a 2 speed and the second is a 5 speed and has a higher max RPM. I have the 5 speed and it is much nicer in the way of control on different bits. I got mine at BJ whole sale club for $59 and it had a flex shaft angle case ect like 127pc total

[trdsw20]

Originally posted by incorporeal
Simple Rule: More Expensive = Better

It doesnt apply to all things but it does apply to dremmels
also cutter is right definately avoide the cordless ones (even if they are more expensive) :D

not always true even with dremels. If he could go with a cheaper set only meant for one purpose it would be better to save a few bucks.

[eh?]

You would probly want the black and decker as opposed to the dremel..I use to have a dremel and it would get bogged down when you really put it to work.

I have the Black and decker now, and it has never failed me. It also doesn't bog down at all. Plus it can use all of the dremal attachements.