Dremel A577 Detailers Grip Attachment

[Jimmy S]

Picked up one of these at my local hardware shop recently and am finding it very convenient indeed.

 

[Tecumsea]

Very timely post as I was looking at Dremels yesterday-which model do you have. I'm just waiting until Wednesday so that I can get my Pensioner 10% discount from B&Q-My old mini drill which was cordless expired a couple of weeks ago. This item is offered as part of some of their packages........Keith

 

[Einion]

Never seen one of those before, looks interesting!

...from B&Q...

Not cheaper to order online?

Einion

 

[Tecumsea]

Actually Einion B&Q are quite competitive (for a change) on this compared with Ebay, Amazon, etc when I take off my 10% over 60's discount-plus I can take it back under the 2 year warranty if anything goes wrong, not always so easy with on-line sales- I've had cheap mini drills which have been OK but this time I thought I would go for the Dogs do dahs-it will probably last longer than
me!.............mind you I notice on the label they are now made in Mexico!

Keith

 

[Einion]

Actually Einion B&Q are quite competitive (for a change)...

Fair enough - always worth keeping an eye out for prices in a bricks-and-mortar place that can compete, with the advantage you mention.

...this time I thought I would go for the Dogs do dahs-it will probably last longer than me!

Proxxon then

You are right, a well-made motor tool should last and last. Mine (old Minicraft) is around 23 years old now and still soldiering on and it has seen some heavy use.

Einion

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

They are quite good,.. but can work a little loose at times!.. have had one for 2yrs or so!

 

[Tecumsea]

The one that I have just chucked was a rechargeable model craft by Black and Decker-the chuck was prone to slippage under any sort of pressure and the battery has given up-I've already ordered a chuck for the Dremel although I haven't got the tool yet-Which one do you recommend? it will only be used for clean up and pining-I was going for the top of the range model the 4000 as it has the biggest motor but it is twice the price of the smallest one?
Any advice before I take the plunge tomorrow?..................Keith

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

The one that I have just chucked was a rechargeable model craft by Black and Decker-the chuck was prone to slippage under any sort of pressure and the battery has given up-I've already ordered a chuck for the Dremel although I haven't got the tool yet-Which one do you recommend? it will only be used for clean up and pining-I was going for the top of the range model the 4000 as it has the biggest motor but it is twice the price of the smallest one?
Any advice before I take the plunge tomorrow?..................Keith

The cost of the Dremel has come down a lot!... I bought the 300, and it is more than powerful enough for figures, and general DIY. however if you intend to go heavy on the DIY,.. The 3000, or 4000.
Saying that!.. for detailed work, and fiddely bits it may be worthwhile looking at a Flexishaft, as an attatchment to your Dremel, which is very handy!. Almost pen like!.. it allows for more control on small items

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

However! the main Dremel, needs to be suspended above your work area, by way of a hook! or clamp....... the main Dremel tool needs to be at least 2-3ft above the flexishaft attatchment!... Think 'Dentist drill'! same ethos!!

 

[Tecumsea]

I agree, I've already got one set up like that with a cheap B&Q proline drill flexishaft and stand which cost me all of £20 and I would highly recommend-the reason for getting the Dremel is I prefer to use a chuck and the proline has collets which are a pain. I'll probably go for the 3000 kit which comes with the flexishaft and the holder at the beginning of this thread.
Thanks for your input.............Keith

 

[Helm]

You will have to buy a chuck adapter if you want to use pin drills for the Dremel Keith they are about a tenner duh nm you already ordered one

Steve

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi Steve, I bought the chuck for £6 on Ebay B&Q have just reduced it from £18 to £10 Bargain Huh I feel sorry for those not on the Net who must pay through the nose for everything

 

[Helm]

That was a good price Keith I think mine was £8 plus P&P

 

[Tecumsea]

Which tool have you got Steve?

Keith

 

[Helm]

The 300 mate, I find it's excellent for modelling, which reminds me dunno if it's just mine but I ended up attaching the wrench for it to it with a length of wire as it kept vibrating loose and it was a matter of time before the carpet monster had it

 

[Tecumsea]

What was vibrating loose, the bits? Chuck? Keith

 

[Helm]

No mate the actual chuck spanner/wrench/key sits in a recess on the tool (at least in theory) but mine was forever falling out so I just wired it on to the tool

Steve

 

[Tecumsea]

I'm off to B&Q in the next hour to get one...........thanks everyone for the info.

Keith

 

[Helm]

Enjoy

Steve