Is the Dremel the same as the Black & Decker Tool also known as a Grinder? If no, is it still possible for me to use it to mod my case? Disclaimer: I'm really sorry for being IGNORANT but I can't help it cause I live some where in South East Asia and alot of hardware you wonderful people talk about is almost none in existence here in my country. =) *Sigh* Thank You!
erm...A dremel is a rotary tool...a grinder is typically a device that is used to cut metal...either a horizontal or vertical one...im sure u could but i dont know I've never tried it....
Is it battery powered or does it plug in? Anything battery powered is useless. Especially B&D battery powered items. My wizard SUCKS. I can use it for about 5 minutes before the battery dies.
Never has the rank title been so appropriate... Its cool man, we understand how it can be. Visit http://www.dremel.com to see the master tool in action. I hope you're not thinking of the large benchtop tool that bolts down...literally, a grinder.
poor guy...to answer your question..yes, the black and decker is pretty much the same. all the bits are interchangeable and it doesnt bog down as bad as a dremel. has a 2+ amp motor compared to dremel's 1.13 amp.. but its longer, and heavier. http://www.blackanddecker.com/produ...asp?CATALOGID=826_Sub_Web&BRANDID=789_Sub_Web
But if it's the battery version (AKA Wizzard) DO NOT BUY IT! Batteries are WORTHLESS. Just trust me on this one thing. (Finally got that link to go through. That one's corded. Corded=good) Scorpio, do you have one of those? It looks thicker than the dremel. Is it? I prefer to hold the dremel more like a pencil, this is why I ask.
batteries... YUCK you are definitely right Ubermich. last about long enough to turn it on, and make a quick swipe or 2.... borrowed one a few months ago, and it was pretty cool, but for holding it pencil style, it's not as easy as a dremel. i looked at the b & d rtx1 at walmart in my recent lian li finger modding bargain, and wanted to do a side by side comparison... grabbed both the dremel and the b & d and took them over to the fan section and plugged em in. only got a minute though cuz i had peeps in blue coming at me from all aisles...too bad i didnt have any bits..could have done some quick fan mods but yeah, the b & d is bigger and heavier. if you're cutting through steel cases, it wont bog down as bad as the dremel, but for aluminum...well, it's kinda dangerous at higher speeds. likes to jump a bit
Wouldn't using the flex shaft compensate well for the heavy/long/dangerous aspects? Just asking cos it's my bday in 3 weeks and I needs me some tools
Don't know about the flex tool, as I havent got one, but i assume that it would be easier for etching and stuff. Cutting? When a cutting disk is spining at top revs and you bite into a case, two hands on the drill with the cutter in the chuck would seem a beter bet, as it can kick back.
I have a flex on my dremel-a-like and it's great. The torque is lower so when cutting windows it takes a while longer. I tend to use it to create the start cut then put the cutting wheel into the main chuck. The flex is very good for etching and detail work. Meblin
I have a Black & Decker RTX and I'm happy with it (since it's much cheaper than a Dremel). I guess most Dremel attachments can fit on the RTX. Right now, I just bought the grout removal kit that includes the angled guide attachment. It fits very well on the RTX.
Thanks for the feedback regarding the flex shaft. I don't plan on cutting too many holes in my project (I'm getting the entire thing waterjetted) but I think that I'll ask Pops for the kit w/ the flex shaft nonetheless. He'll be glad to buy his geeky son some powertools...
