Tool question

[mthee]

Yes, I have a question! Do I need a Dremel in my tool collection? I really can't think of anything much I could use one for at present, but I thought I may still need one and you'd be the people/fellow tool addicts to ask 

[themoudie]

Aye mthee,

Nowt like a stir, eh? 

Personally, I have two. Lost one,    bought one at an auction for a £5-00 in a box of tools and then found the old one! 

Use 'Parker' accesories (Lidl's finest), for all sorts of fiddly wee jobs on motorcycles and DIY, with my motors. Sometimes a hand tool is easier and makes a better job than trying to control a burr etc at 15,000 - 30,000 rpm!

I believe the 'copies' are as good as the original and a rummage in your local house clearance auction may provide just the item. The auction might also keep you out of the house and entertained for a few hours!    Just be careful that the acquisition of "useful" items doesn't become a dangerous habit and you end up with a house and property, like some on 'American Pickers'! 

Good health, Bill

[tommy]

there a very handy tool to have for all sorts of jobs the bits wear out fast but as bill says use the  lidl,s bits they usually bring out a box of bits now and then for small money  ,,tommy

[CrazyFrog]

The thing I use mine for more than anything is cutting off rusted nuts. They're bloody brilliant for that!

[Moto63]

DOH🤭🤭... I can’t believe I forgot the dremel. I will go straight to the headmasters office, I will get six of the best. I will try harder next time. 😉🤘
Name withheld to protect the innocent

[Steve Lake]

The thing I use mine for more than anything is cutting off rusted nuts.

should my nuts ever get rusty i'll bear it this in mind... 

[iansoady]

The other thing I use mine for a lot is cutting control cables both inners and outers. Makes a lovely clean square cut unlike side cutters etc. The only slight problem is that it melts the outer plastic if I'm not careful.

[mthee]

I may go for one of these Dremel copies then. The reviews certainly seem to back up what Bill said!  Thanks also for the Lidl tip.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302500854379

But, I really should wait for a job that requires one first... Besides which, I've got my eye on this compound vice for my bench drill, in order to make up my indicator housing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283604884525

[johnr]

dremels are handy ive got a couplee, but what i find very handy these days is a little black and decker powerfile! super handy, cleeaning, de rusting, paint prep, lots and lots of uses.

[mthee]

That powerfile looks handy! And affordable too    Like a portable, mini belt sander?

[johnr]

exactly, and its super controlable, i use it absolutely loads now.

[mthee]

I've seen these used on YouTube for profiling seat pans and maybe foam as well, can't remember. I assumed they were expensive for some reason. Also, having cut off the ignition key mounts, I have the aluminium top clamp to reprofile, plus side panel lugs to get rid of. Amazing reviews online and £42 delivered  Many thanks!

[iansoady]

Yes, I got one for redoing the seat on my Honda 400. Used together with an electric carving knife (yes, really) it made a decent job of reprofiling the foam. When I find my extension cable I need to use the file to ease the fit of various exterior wooden doors in our "new" house.

[mthee]

The powerfile arrived this morning and I just had a little dabble - wow! It's going to sort my top yolk in no time. I only touched it a few times with the tip of the powerfile which was on it's slowest of 5 settings and watched it do 5 mins worth of  hand filing! I think it came with 3 X 40 grit belts and the lightest you can buy is 125? Big recommendation and thanks to johnr.