Alternative to Dremel?

[Dave Ward]

I've just been waterlining the Airfix Mauretania hull

I've had a Dremel for quite a long time. I never leave it set up, because of the cables & the need to have a spare electric socket. In consequence I don't tend to use it as much as I might. I wonder if anyone if anyone has a rechargeable/cordless alternative to a Dremel - their cheapest is around £70 - it doesn't have to be a 'professional' heavy duty model, just the occasional use - there are a few around, but some of them are pretty cheap & look it! I'm not really wanting to drill with it, just use a slitting saw, sanding drum & burrs - all for short periods.
I'd be grateful, if anyone could point me in the right direction ( especially through personal experience )
Cheers
Dave

 

[AlanG]

Have a look in the pound shops. They always have them really cheap

 

[Peter]

You could simply forget about it and do what everybody else did before Dremel.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I bought a "Parkside" one from Lidl about 4 years ago Dave, still going strong
Rechargeable,(which lasts for ages between charges), lightweight,and I think it was about £20 with a set of fittings.
Not man enough for heavy duty stuff, but perfect for modelling

 

[Dave Ward]

Have a look in the pound shops. They always have them really cheap

Alan,
thanks for the idea, but the nearest is in Gloucester, and my mobility is not good - it'll have to be an internet purchase

You could simply forget about it and do what everybody else did before Dremel.

Peter,
that's the way I've been doing the smaller models, with a razor saw. I suffer from Osteoarthritis in my right hand, and any help from a power tool is an advantage!
Dave

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Dave have a look at rechargeable nail buffers on the rainforest website etc

 

[AlanG]

Alan,
thanks for the idea, but the nearest is in Gloucester, and my mobility is not good - it'll have to be an internet purchase

25 quid and upwards on evilbay

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

I too have a Lidl battery powered system , but , prefer this for things that need a bit more power

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013OYFDC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Dave Ward]

I too have a Lidl battery powered system , but , prefer this for things that need a bit more power

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013OYFDC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gary,
thanks for the idea, but I'm really looking for a cordless alternative..............
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Dave,
Just put "Parkside 12v cordless Rotary tool" into eBay......
Scroll further down.... The £31:95 set in the case is the one I have
And worth every penny in my opinion

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's the baby

 

[Dave Ward]

When I look into it...........................

One sold by Lidl, the other by Aldi ! Also, looking at other lower voltage models, they have the same specs, but just cosmetic changes and price differences. I'm not impressed with large tool kits - I have a load of burrs/drills etc from the Dremel - as long as it has a couple of collets to handle those, I'm not bothered! Not really sure about voltage, it's only for use on plastic/filler & even that in short bursts! Looks like I'll be doing a bit more digging!
Dave

 

[stillp]

Another vote for the Lidl Parkside one! Can run very slowly, a great advantage over the mains powered ones.
Pete

 

[spanner570]

my mate has the Parkside one from Lidl. Cracking bit of kit!
I already have a compatible mains one from an auction site or I would have deffo. bought one like his.

For the money, you can't go wrong.

 

[langy71]

Dave, just found this on the rainforest site
whizzy grindy thingy me jiggy it might help..

 

[Dave Ward]

Dave, just found this on the rainforest site
whizzy grindy thingy me jiggy it might help..

At that price might be worth a punt!
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just goes to prove you can't help a Yorkshireman!! ....
He asks for a cheaper,and better alternative...
.. you provide, not only,a product for less than HALF THE PRICE,that does ALL he wants,and with LOADS OF EXTRA BITS,....and that has been tried and tested for YEARS .... BUT..
.... He doesn't want/need the extras,and will keep looking!! ...
Glad I'm just a simple Devonian methinks!!

 

[Dave Ward]

Just goes to prove you can't help a Yorkshireman!! ....
He asks for a cheaper,and better alternative...
.. you provide, not only,a product for less than HALF THE PRICE,that does ALL he wants,and with LOADS OF EXTRA BITS,....and that has been tried and tested for YEARS .... BUT..
.... He doesn't want/need the extras,and will keep looking!! ...
Glad I'm just a simple Devonian methinks!!

Andy,
in these days of financial turmoil, it is my duty, as a Yorkshireman, to do research, with due diligence, before committing to capital expenditure................
look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves
Dave

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Hello Dave,
I have a COMO drill set, not rechargable but it takes about five minutes to set up and has a variable speed controller, like you I just use it for grinding and slitting. I cannot remember where I bought it, but was probably from evilbay.
Mike.

 

[Steve Jones]

I second the como drill. Very impressive piece of kit. Recommended by Mr T and Jim.