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Beavis

07-15-05, 02:57 AM

Not sure if I should spend the extra money on the $80 kit, I really only need to cut holes in my case. Can't decide on these 2. I'm going to Home Depot tomorrow.

http://www.homedepot.com/

Dremel MultiPro Rotary Tool Kit $58.80

Dremel Dremel 400 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit W/4 Attachments, 41 Accessories $79.97

Son1990

07-15-05, 03:34 AM

I have heard many good things about the XPR. Altho I do have the Multipro which i can also recommend as a good rotary tool. In my own oppinion i would get the XPR because you never know when youll need the extra bits/accessories.

johnny5c

07-15-05, 04:36 AM

SolidxSnake

07-15-05, 10:38 AM

I got a XPR when it frist came out, it's alot better than my old one. The XPR has a 2 amp motor verses a 1 amp in the older ones. The speed control is improved too. Plus you get alot of good stuff in the kit, the flex shaft is a $30 part by it's self.

My uncle got the multipro, and when I opened it (brand new, btw), it had the flex shaft.

That being said, I'd get the XPR if you really wanted it. They will both do the job, but the XPR is nicer :D

deathstar13

07-15-05, 11:00 AM

while keeping in mind the dremel brand rotary tool is the best ive found a great working cheap alternative.
nikota makes a few kits from basic to fully loaded.
i bought a fully loaded kit wich was impressive as hell for the price.
i got it for $25 at odd/big lots.
it has the rotary tool of course and many assorted tips,cutters and stones but also has a router attachment and the flex shaft and also a c-clamp and telescoping stand for the flex shaft.
i cant find the exact setup i bought yet but here is the basic kit on ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikota-Rotary-Kit-with-80-Piece-Accesory-Kit-Case_W0QQitemZ4392965278QQcategoryZ29528QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

mine works great and is fully adjustable speed wise.
doesnt seem to be cheaply made either as ive owned dremels and also other brands of rotary tools.

if someone really wanted one of these i may be able to pick a few up and ship them long as my expenses were covered.
i live 25 miles from the store but i like helping my friends here :)

ill look for the exact one i have and relevent costs online if i can find them.
but i know this setup would cost well over $100 or more for the dremel brand with all the acc. this one has.

i also may be able to provide some pics of mine also.

Beavis

07-15-05, 11:30 AM

I got a Big Lots in town. I'll see if I can find that Nikota kit you got for $25 there first before I go to Home Depot. I definitly wouldn't mind saving some money. I need it for this weekend cuz I'm anxious to get started on my case so I'm going to buy something locally rather than mail order. I appreciate your offer deathstar13, thanks again for letting me know about that kit. If I end up going to Home Depot I guess since yall have had success with the multipro I'm leaning towards that one but I may change my mind when I physically take a look at them at the store.

I'll post some pics of my case after I'm done modding. Thanks everyone for your help!

skotti

07-15-05, 12:03 PM

Buy the dermel XPR and you will not be sorry.
My roommate had a $20 special and it burnt up when he tried to keep up will me and my XPR.

As for the extras, I have the huge kit and only use maybe 10 different pieces, have not used or plan to use the door planer or the grout remover. If I bought again I would buy the single drill and add parts as I used them.

deathstar13

07-15-05, 12:05 PM

i was sceptical it would even work being priced at $25 lol
here is a kit similier to mine.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=181547
mine didnt include the little tool above the main tool and didnt have as many cutting and grinding tips but has everything else.

god luck and anyhow no matter what you get they are handy as heck to have.

deathstar13

07-15-05, 12:09 PM

found someone selling one :)
i wouldnt say buy one from him im just pointing out its the same kit i bought and the pic is rather detailed in the included parts.
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182225
http://www.intergate.com/~zepper/images/rotarypic.jpg

Vulcan

07-15-05, 12:31 PM

I could use a new dremel for when I start moding my sonata... My dad has one but I think the bearings in it are shot, it vibrates like crazy and makes alot of noise.

Beavis

07-31-05, 12:47 AM

I ended up buying the XPR and it was hard at first but I got used to using it. I broke a couple blades from applying too much pressure at the beginning and the holes aren't real smooth but it works. Thanks yall for the advice.

Here's a couple pics:
http://pnr.homeftp.net/images/101.jpg

http://pnr.homeftp.net/images/100.jpg

Rattle

07-31-05, 01:27 AM

I'll be checking out big lots tomorrow.

Anyone know where to get that nice black weather stripping they sell with the window kits you can buy.

I already have a nice slab of plexi, but noone has the weather stripping....

informalmyx

07-31-05, 02:48 AM

i got access to a dremel with a crap load of attachments so i dont think i am gonna buy a kit untill i start moddding more

Fr3@k3r

08-01-05, 01:55 AM

no offense to alternatives, but nothing will ever beat the real dremel.... well maybe someday

NsOmNiA91130

08-01-05, 08:28 AM

Fr3@k3r

08-01-05, 08:31 AM

or you could go the easiest way and grab a hot glue gun :)

but if you want to cover up your bad dremmelling than your best bet is home depot or lowes... around $5 for 17'

torin3

08-01-05, 09:02 AM

no offense to alternatives, but nothing will ever beat the real dremel.... well maybe someday

I beg to differ.
Foredom Flexshaft Tools (http://www.blackstoneind.com/foundations/store/shopdetail.asp?product=K%2E2272&ncluster=1&ngroup=1&name=2272%2C++S+motor%2C+General+Applications+Kit&desc=Kit+includes+S+motor%2C+No%2E+30+Handpiece%2C +FCT+Control%2C+No%2E+20+Accessory+Kit%2C+CK%2D0+c huck+Key+with+plastic+handle%2C+and+Grease%2E%0D%0 A+++++++&image=K%5F2272%5F200px%2Ejpg&weight=0&taxable=True&oversized=False&freight=0&fspecial=&tspecial=&start=1&category=161)

Of course you are going to pay a fair amout more.

SolidxSnake

08-01-05, 09:55 AM

Back on topic:

Clean up those holes man! get the grinding bits out, a file, and the sanding drum. File off the sides, grind around some hard to get areas, and finish off with the sander.

Electron Chaser

08-01-05, 10:35 AM

Back on topic:

Clean up those holes man! get the grinding bits out, a file, and the sanding drum. File off the sides, grind around some hard to get areas, and finish off with the sander.

I agree with SolidxSnake. You got a good start on the holes. But you did buy a dremel with all the trimmings so you may as well get your moneys worth out of it. I could have done a good a job as that using a $5 set of Nibblers. Clean it up so it looks better. Besides, you want to get as much practice using it as you can. Because the next time you may not be able to hide the ugly if you screw up.

Rattle

08-01-05, 10:38 AM

or you could go the easiest way and grab a hot glue gun :)

but if you want to cover up your bad dremmelling than your best bet is home depot or lowes... around $5 for 17'

yeah i worried about bad dremmeling lol

I do have a glue gun though :p

hibner

08-01-05, 11:03 AM

Well mine finally died this weekend. :cry: I had a 10 year old Black & Decker rotary tool. She was sweet, 6 speed, 1.5 amp, and it could cut the head off Medusa.

Last week I bought 2 shiny new 120mm fans off the forums here (thanks VBallCoch). And, I was going to put 1 in the front and one in the rear. I spent all the time tearing down my rig, cleaning things as I went along. I set the decrepid aluminum skeleton up on my workbench and started cutting. Everything was going smooth, and then all of a sudden, the shaft quit spinning. Apparenty some of the plastic mounts on the inside had finally gave out. I was devistated.

But now I am past my 3 days of morning, and I am in the market again for a new dremel. So my question is where is a good place to buy just the dremmel itself with out all the attachments. I can only find them in kits and that isn't what I want.

PhoenixMDM

08-01-05, 12:22 PM

I heart my dremel. Except that it's a craftsman rebrand and most of the low speeds don't work.

Anyone ever used the battery-powered dremel? I can see how it would be nice to not worry about wires, since I tend to dremel anything and everything, anywhere too.

hibner

08-01-05, 12:36 PM

Anyone ever used the battery-powered dremel? I can see how it would be nice to not worry about wires, since I tend to dremel anything and everything, anywhere too.
Everything I have ever heard about battery powered dremels is that they are way underpowered. But how much power do you really need? The most that you are cutting is 1/16" steel. It would be handy that is for sure.

Beavis

08-05-05, 11:07 AM

SolidxSnake

08-05-05, 12:29 PM

I'm definitly going to clean up the holes, I was getting eaten alive by mosquitos while I was working on it and sweating like crazy in the Texas heat. I couldn't take it anymore. I'm going to fix it when it's a little cooler outside and I have to buy some better blades and sanders. The one that came with it doesn't seem to work good.

Make sure to use Fiberglass reinforced cutting wheels (the black ones), and use the aluminum oxide grinding bit (its a silvery/gray cylinder on the end of one of the shafts). But make sure to file it down with a half-round file first. then grind, then use the sanding drum.

Beavis

08-05-05, 12:34 PM

Thanks Solidsnake, that info saves me alot of time shopping.

SolidxSnake

08-05-05, 01:34 PM

Thanks Solidsnake, that info saves me alot of time shopping.

Np dude!

btw, my dremel set i borrowed from my uncle, came with almost every accesory known to man LOL!

It had the flex-shaft as well.

Im' thinking if buying an XPR and then return my uncle's dremel kit.

datura3

08-05-05, 08:22 PM

I have three dremels, including the battery powered one. The battery one is useless. You probably would have a better chance cutting through things with your teeth than that thing. The small corded one similar to the XPR is good enough for drilling holes and grinding down stuff.

Now if you want a REAL dremel you should get an Advantage.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Q7B2/qid=1123291034/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-8412042-4992624?v=glance&s=hi&n=507846
It sports 4.5amps and has an extra handle for control. You can remove the depth control attachment and the extra handle so it feels like a normal dremel on steroids. I used it to cut through 1/4in aluminum and thinner steel. The circle cutting tool rocks, and makes perfect circles in about 10min through normal case steel or aluminum. I built an entire custom computer out of aluminum stock using only dremels and a hacksaw.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/datura3/compscombined.jpg