Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 As per the question really. I would like opinions on whether it must be a Dremel or is there something as good (or better)? While I am at it, do all of these things share the same shaft size? I know I want a mains one, not a rechargeable. Main uses, I think, will be: Case polishing Odd bolt cutting - both slot and head removal Can't think of anything else at the mo. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 Aldi have one in ATM. they do two types, the highest wattage is the better one as they won't slow down when under pressure and they sell a bit kit too. I trim welds down and port cyl heads with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cheers Drewps. I might pop into Aldi on the way home tomorrow. Anyone else?? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 i have an aldi one, a fraction of ther cost of dremel and of course you can use dremel tools in it. I got two different sizes of chuck collets with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Yep, Aldi, same size collets can be used as most other makes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cheers guys. Looks like Adi are winning. I hope these are in stock as I don't often go to Aldi's. Are these mains ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Iv'e had an aldi one for a few years now, only use it for polishing bits but still works fine and as airhead said a fraction of the price of a dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2013 yeah they are mains ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayruf Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hi I have an ALDI one also, I have as others said used the size adapters to make it work with other manufacturers drill/polishing/grind tools, the only faults I have found are that the hand unit chuck locking button slips when tightening up the bit in the chuck, the speed control is sensitive, and the original tool bits are fragile compared to the Dremel items, However it has been a useful tool and has so far earned its keep, I recall its goes by the brand name of 'Power Craft' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I got a Halfrauds one as Aldi had sold out when i went to get one. Great bit of kit but i found that its best to spend a bit of money on the bit kits as the cutting discs on the cheaper ones shatter or ware out very quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenDAWG Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I've bought a cheap one (not from Aldi) wasn't the best quality so I invested in a dremel, never looked back! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 15, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2013 Cheers guys. I will swing past aldi on the way home. Lets home they have some in. I popped in there a few weeks ago after getting the heads up that they had some biking gear. Brought a cheap bike lock and a set of taps & dies. Should have looked closer at the t&d's as some are imperial sizes, live and learn. Used one of the metric ones the other day and it was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Cheers guys. I will swing past aldi on the way home. Lets home they have some in. I popped in there a few weeks ago after getting the heads up that they had some biking gear. Brought a cheap bike lock and a set of taps & dies. Should have looked closer at the t&d's as some are imperial sizes, live and learn. Used one of the metric ones the other day and it was very good. You need to pick up an auld Brit bike to get best use of your t&d set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 15, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2013 You need to pick up an auld Brit bike to get best use of your t&d set I looked a while ago at some BSA'a B40/B50's I think. I would have to invest in some A/F/Whitworth/Imperial spanners and sockets as well. Maybe a couple of imperial screwdrivers . Haven't had a chance to go to Aldi today so it will be later in the week I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks Dirty, you reminded me I needed one myself, so good old EBAY and I got a FERM multi tool for £20 today, can finally polish the new carb tops I got LAST YEAR!! P.S if you want some BS/Whitwoth spanners you can have mine, been sat in my garage for 20 odd years and don't use them anymore. BRITOOL I think, bought them when I started work in the 60s, "OH GOD" now I feel really old!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realrayzor Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I use a dremel in work.. it gets some amount of use and hasn't failed me yet.. But hey,, im biased. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 15, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2013 You made me shoot off to fleabay to have a look at those. Halfrauds ones are £25. You made me loose my fleabay place now . I was looking at Frogeye Sprints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks Dirty, you reminded me I needed one myself, so good old EBAY and I got a FERM multi tool for £20 today, can finally polish the new carb tops I got LAST YEAR!! P.S if you want some BS/Whitwoth spanners you can have mine, been sat in my garage for 20 odd years and don't use them anymore. BRITOOL I think, bought them when I started work in the 60s, "OH GOD" now I feel really old!! Hey Slice If you lived closer I would take you up on that offer. My speedtwin uses whitworth, and my bombardier uses AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Christ Jimmy your a long way off, if your ever passing pop in and they are yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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