Replacement drill needed

[Babelfish]

Well after about 8 years of service, my trusty Dremel Stylus has packed up. I think it's the battery, as it just won't hold its charge any more. And replacement batteries no longer appear to be available either.

It is the only hobby drill I have ever used, so I thought I'd just get myself a replacement - only to find that this very light and ergonomic piece of kit is no longer available except at a rather hefty 95 quid from Japan.

So before I rush in and buy a cheaper alternative or bite the bullet and pony up the best part of a ton, I thought I would ask if anyone can recommend a good alternative.

None of the current Dremels look anything like as comfortable to hold, and I'm wary of buying cheap no-name stuff because I've found in the past to my cost (cheap compressor) that this can be very much false economy.

Any suggestions?

- Steve

 

[Richie]

Hi Steve,
I would recommend the Aldi Workzone 135W Combi Tool. They are cheap only about £12.00, mains powered, very robust, variable speed, you can get lots of accessories for them and a 3 year guarantee. If Aldi don't have them search for the Workzone 135W Combi Tool, someone else will sell them.
cheers
Richie

 

[Babelfish]

Thanks for that Richie, I'll see if I can track one down. Certainly worth a punt at only £12.00.

- Steve

 

[Mirofsoft]

I have one from Aldi, but another model, they come back on the shelves each year

 

[Babelfish]

Nothing available in Aldi at the moment, so I bit the bullet and bought a Dremel 3000 from Homebase for 30 quid. Will definitely keep an eye out in Aldi though because Aldi do some good stuff and it doesn't hurt to have a spare. Especially not for the sake of 12 notes.

- Steve

 

[Mark S]

Steve if you're worried about the bulkiness of the Dremel and it being uncomfortable to hold you can buy one of these which I can recommend......

Simply attaches to your Dremel, and you only have to hold the end piece which is as you can see much smaller than the main unit.

 

[Babelfish]

Cheers Mark. I'll see how I get on, and I might look into that.

- Steve

 

[Richie]

Hi Steve,
I have seen those attachments also in Aldi with a stand. You just have to catch it right.
cheers
Richie