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arcticstoat · 2nd Aug 2011, 06:49

Can this £23 rotary tool match the legendary Dremel without breaking the bank?

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/201...-tool-review/1

V3ctor · 2nd Aug 2011, 07:13

LOL... Talk about timing, I was searching for a Dremel or something to do some small mods to my CM690... U guys read my mind... lol

Jipa · 2nd Aug 2011, 07:42

It's exactly the same tool sold with a number of brands. It gets the job done, but is noisier and not as refined as the real thing. Also the bits that come with these cheapo tools are largely rubbish, so if you're on a tight budget, get one of these tools, but use higher quality Dremel cutting disks etc.

My 2cents.

(for the record I own the 4000, 300, Trio and also a generic rotary tool identical to this one...)

mpr · 2nd Aug 2011, 07:51

I love my Dremel kit... It looks like these bits can be used with a Dremel which could save on cost? Not that the Dremel stuff is that expensive.

Xir · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:09

Have you tried unscrewing the black plastic protector thingy between the tool and the collet?
On my dremel-clone it revealed the typicel thread for the flexible shaft.

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:15

Personally i would never use any of the cheapo knockoffs ive tried a couple and they are just not up to par. When it comes to tools its always better to pay a bit more and get tools that last for years. My 400D is an awesome piece of kit that i couldnt live without. So if you ask me id say -Dont be cheap get the real deal

andersson.j · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:17

I've had a few of those cheaper ones. They usually don't last long and are very weak.

Also dremel is way overrated! Check out the Proxxon IB/E instead.

Digi · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:20

I never got the hype of these tools. What can they do that you can't do with hammer and chisel or hacksaw and butter knife? Tsk.

(yes I just haven't used one..)

sotu1 · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:40

Jeez you know you're on a geeks site when it starts reviewing rotary tools....Still I'm interested and thanks!

DarkFear · 2nd Aug 2011, 08:59

I have a sudden urge to try and spray my kinda-similar ugly, gray dremel knockoff lime green now....

Combatus · 2nd Aug 2011, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xir

Have you tried unscrewing the black plastic protector thingy between the tool and the collet?
On my dremel-clone it revealed the typicel thread for the flexible shaft.

Yep, we mentioned this in the review - sadly this thread wasn't compatible with the Dremel Flexible shaft we have.

andrew8200m · 2nd Aug 2011, 09:15

Sweet! Looks like buying custompc is not needed anymore given that pretty much all reviews in the mag end up on bit-tech the minute the mag gets superceeded with the following months.

Its a good review though so ill try not to derail too much.

Combatus · 2nd Aug 2011, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by sotu1

Jeez you know you're on a geeks site when it starts reviewing rotary tools....Still I'm interested and thanks!

We'll take that as a compliment!

confusis · 2nd Aug 2011, 10:02

Bought a similar one (as a previous person mentioned, they make this model for multitudes of brands)
6 months of sporadic use: dry solder joints caused unit to fail.. resoldered myself.
6 more months - motor burnt out.

Word of warning

Jipa · 2nd Aug 2011, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusis

Bought a similar one (as a previous person mentioned, they make this model for multitudes of brands)
6 months of sporadic use: dry solder joints caused unit to fail.. resoldered myself.
6 more months - motor burnt out.

Word of warning

Then again, atleast mine came with a 3 year warranty, so what's the big deal?

Risky · 2nd Aug 2011, 10:27

Miight pick one up for occasional use as my dremel is at the other end of the country.

mpr · 2nd Aug 2011, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by sotu1

Jeez you know you're on a geeks site when it starts reviewing rotary tools....Still I'm interested and thanks!

They're amazing for case modding... and it doesn't hurt that you can justify the purchase to the missus (or mister) as a valuable tool for the entire house... Show the wife you can polish jewlery and cupboard trim... WIN!

[WP@]WOLVERINE · 2nd Aug 2011, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digi

I never got the hype of these tools. What can they do that you can't do with hammer and chisel or hacksaw and butter knife? Tsk.

(yes I just haven't used one..)

Try doing this with a hammer, chisel and hacksaw......
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5599/800s19.jpg

zr_ox · 2nd Aug 2011, 11:17

Can we see pictures of the tests?

The review seems more like an evaluation of the device based on the accessories and feel vs it's ability to actually perform? Do you not also need a reference product to be able to assign a value?

V3ctor · 2nd Aug 2011, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by [WP@

WOLVERINE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digi

I never got the hype of these tools. What can they do that you can't do with hammer and chisel or hacksaw and butter knife? Tsk.

(yes I just haven't used one..)

Try doing this with a hammer, chisel and hacksaw......
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5599/800s19.jpg

And its beautiful... Great work

2nd Aug 2011, 06:49	#1
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2nd Aug 2011, 07:42	#3
Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 6,275	It's exactly the same tool sold with a number of brands. It gets the job done, but is noisier and not as refined as the real thing. Also the bits that come with these cheapo tools are largely rubbish, so if you're on a tight budget, get one of these tools, but use higher quality Dremel cutting disks etc. My 2cents. (for the record I own the 4000, 300, Trio and also a generic rotary tool identical to this one...) __________________ Half a dozen operational setups and truckloads of spare parts. AllTheMods - MetkuMods - LedCalc - Flickr - BF:BC2 Last edited by Jipa; 2nd Aug 2011 at 07:58.

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2nd Aug 2011, 07:51	#4
mpr Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 109	I love my Dremel kit... It looks like these bits can be used with a Dremel which could save on cost? Not that the Dremel stuff is that expensive.

2nd Aug 2011, 08:17	#7
andersson.j Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 29	I've had a few of those cheaper ones. They usually don't last long and are very weak. Also dremel is way overrated! Check out the Proxxon IB/E instead.

2nd Aug 2011, 08:20	#8
Digi The not-so-funny Cockney Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Only cockney in DK Posts: 1,426	I never got the hype of these tools. What can they do that you can't do with hammer and chisel or hacksaw and butter knife? Tsk. (yes I just haven't used one..) __________________ i5 3570k with a H100 on top / Asus Sabertooth Z77 / EVGA GTX 670 2gb SC / 8gb Corsair Veng 1866 / 128gb Crucial M4 / Seasonic 80+ 750w / Fractal R3 / 1TB Samsung F3 x2 A member of a mystical group of master-gamers. Find them hiding at www.tunedgaming.co.uk

2nd Aug 2011, 08:40	#9
sotu1 Ex-Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bournemouth and London Posts: 2,544	Jeez you know you're on a geeks site when it starts reviewing rotary tools....Still I'm interested and thanks! __________________ wc206 on Steam and bawnslippy1 on Origin.

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DarkFear Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Africa Posts: 259	I have a sudden urge to try and spray my kinda-similar ugly, gray dremel knockoff lime green now....

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2nd Aug 2011, 10:02	#14
confusis Kiwi-modder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2,406	Bought a similar one (as a previous person mentioned, they make this model for multitudes of brands) 6 months of sporadic use: dry solder joints caused unit to fail.. resoldered myself. 6 more months - motor burnt out. Word of warning

2nd Aug 2011, 10:27	#16
Risky Mod Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cornwall and London Posts: 2,872	Miight pick one up for occasional use as my dremel is at the other end of the country. __________________ As a rule watercooling can be simple, affordable and effective... I guess I just like to break the rules.

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zr_ox Whooolapoook Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stalking Orco Posts: 1,143	Can we see pictures of the tests? The review seems more like an evaluation of the device based on the accessories and feel vs it's ability to actually perform? Do you not also need a reference product to be able to assign a value? __________________ 0ptimizm :PC under review