Dremel experience

**Transporter** · 16-11-2011, 10:44 AM

I am in need of a new "Dremel"-like tool. Right now, I am looking at a Dremel Stylus.

Do any Alphans on this forum have any experience with this tool? Pros and Cons? Thank you. Ron

Hectors House · 16-11-2011, 08:04 PM

I have a Dremel and have been using her for the past 25 years.
No problems; as long as you don't run her for longer than 20 mins at a time without a break.
I only ever use the sanding drums, drill and a selection of Tungsten carbine tipped cutting bits (needle type) and I also have a router bit, all three collets and a stand to turn it into a Pilar drill.
I did but the top of the range version though and it cost a lot of money back then.

Top stuff! I know that of late the cheaper Dremels have been a bit shoddy quality wise and I know several people who have burnt out the cordless types. But as long as you treat it for what it as (a small motor tool for small job and not a professional 3 phase piece of kit), it will last a life time.

**TerraForm1** · 16-11-2011, 08:38 PM

The only problem I can see is that its shape makes it incompatible with existing accessories like the Dremel drill press. Other than that - It looks pretty nifty and I'm glad they finally got the rechargeable battery memory thing solved. I have a couple of items around the house that have been rendered useless because the batteries think they're fully charged after 10 minutes of charging.

**Transporter** · 17-11-2011, 08:10 AM

Thanks Hectors House and TerraForm1. Both of you mentioned some good points. I will using it only for model work and not for rebuilding the house...;-) so it probably will never be overloaded... hmm, ok, I see, my model projects got bigger and bigger in the last few months...

Because I don't have a drill press or such things, there shouldn't be a problem with incompatible older accessories and the existing heads will certainly fit.

So I guess I will go for it. Right now, it is here available for around 105 $ (normally 135 $). Should be a good X-Mas present for me

Thanks again for your input, I will write about my experiences with it somewhen next year.

Cheers, Ron

Hectors House · 17-11-2011, 08:16 PM

All Dremel's come with a 3.2mm collet as std.
So old and new will fit - no problem.

EagleNut · 10-06-2012, 12:14 AM

Did you purchase one Ron ?

I had one of these "stylus" a few years ago.

But not for long... returned the same week to the store ( axle off centered...

).

Strange, seems new Dremel products are not really what they used to be......

I finally changed my mind for a Proxxon, just like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/Proxxon-38472-FBS...item2ebb860ecc

Somewhat larger and heavier ( I'm used with that now...), but good tool and reliable.

**Transporter** · 10-06-2012, 05:39 PM

Yes, I did buy one, and up to now I am very happy with it. And the one before was no Dremel neither but a Proxxon too (not the one with the changeable speed though).
I think the Stylus gives you a lot of freedom and is ideal for small details. After buying some different sized collets, all of the old heads fit.
I think it is like I said before, it is not really made for building a house, but for my model work it is perfect.

SteveDix · 10-06-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleNut

Strange, seems new Dremel products are not really what they used to be......

I finally changed my mind for a Proxxon, just like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/Proxxon-38472-FBS...item2ebb860ecc

Somewhat larger and heavier ( I'm used with that now...), but good tool and reliable.

Proxxon seem to be the tool of choice in Germany - Dremel stuff is shoved up in a tiny corner next to the big Proxxon displays in the DIY centres.

I imagine the quality issues with Dremel are due to relocation of the manufacturing facility.. ->cough<- ->China<- ->cough<-

EagleNut · 10-06-2012, 06:59 PM

Glad to know your's is not a "monday morning" one and works finely.

16-11-2011, 10:44 AM	#1
Transporter Life Support Officer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CH Posts: 1,801	Dremel experience I am in need of a new "Dremel"-like tool. Right now, I am looking at a Dremel Stylus. Do any Alphans on this forum have any experience with this tool? Pros and Cons? Thank you. Ron __________________ Some of my work: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

16-11-2011, 08:38 PM	#3
TerraForm1 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ONT. Canada Posts: 337	The only problem I can see is that its shape makes it incompatible with existing accessories like the Dremel drill press. Other than that - It looks pretty nifty and I'm glad they finally got the rechargeable battery memory thing solved. I have a couple of items around the house that have been rendered useless because the batteries think they're fully charged after 10 minutes of charging. __________________ Replica Parts: Mattel EAGLE, MPC & Quercetti Fireball XL5, Lincoln International STINGRAY C21 Mac's Car, Rosenthal Thunderbirds. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

17-11-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
Transporter Life Support Officer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CH Posts: 1,801	Thanks Hectors House and TerraForm1. Both of you mentioned some good points. I will using it only for model work and not for rebuilding the house...;-) so it probably will never be overloaded... hmm, ok, I see, my model projects got bigger and bigger in the last few months... Because I don't have a drill press or such things, there shouldn't be a problem with incompatible older accessories and the existing heads will certainly fit. So I guess I will go for it. Right now, it is here available for around 105 $ (normally 135 $). Should be a good X-Mas present for me Thanks again for your input, I will write about my experiences with it somewhen next year. Cheers, Ron __________________ Some of my work: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-06-2012, 12:14 AM	#6
EagleNut Geological Technician Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seine&Marne FRANCE Posts: 111	Did you purchase one Ron ? I had one of these "stylus" a few years ago. But not for long... returned the same week to the store ( axle off centered...). Strange, seems new Dremel products are not really what they used to be...... I finally changed my mind for a Proxxon, just like this one: http://cgi.ebay.fr/Proxxon-38472-FBS...item2ebb860ecc Somewhat larger and heavier ( I'm used with that now...), but good tool and reliable.

10-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#7
Transporter Life Support Officer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CH Posts: 1,801	Yes, I did buy one, and up to now I am very happy with it. And the one before was no Dremel neither but a Proxxon too (not the one with the changeable speed though). I think the Stylus gives you a lot of freedom and is ideal for small details. After buying some different sized collets, all of the old heads fit. I think it is like I said before, it is not really made for building a house, but for my model work it is perfect. __________________ Some of my work: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

16-11-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
Hectors House Computer Technician Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 215	I have a Dremel and have been using her for the past 25 years. No problems; as long as you don't run her for longer than 20 mins at a time without a break. I only ever use the sanding drums, drill and a selection of Tungsten carbine tipped cutting bits (needle type) and I also have a router bit, all three collets and a stand to turn it into a Pilar drill. I did but the top of the range version though and it cost a lot of money back then. Top stuff! I know that of late the cheaper Dremels have been a bit shoddy quality wise and I know several people who have burnt out the cordless types. But as long as you treat it for what it as (a small motor tool for small job and not a professional 3 phase piece of kit), it will last a life time.

17-11-2011, 08:16 PM	#5
Hectors House Computer Technician Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 215	All Dremel's come with a 3.2mm collet as std. So old and new will fit - no problem.

10-06-2012, 06:59 PM	#9
EagleNut Geological Technician Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seine&Marne FRANCE Posts: 111	Glad to know your's is not a "monday morning" one and works finely.

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