My brother wants a rotary tool, but Dremels are somewhere between stratospheric and out of this world in price these days. Any experiences with the more expensive Harbor Freight variable-speed rotary tool? The reviews on their site are pretty positive, and the price sure is right for something that would be used once in a while.
HF variable-speed rotary tool?
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The cheap model that goes on sale for $6.99 has about as much torque as a dollar store handheld fan. But the accessories are worth the $7.
The $15 rotary tool has reasonable power.
The $15 rotary tool has reasonable power.
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
a good dremel can be had for under 80 bucks at walmart. how is that expensive? i've used it multiple times rescuing me from stuck axle nuts to motor mounts.
i will use HF for the tool bits itself, but i think their dremel style tool is junk.
i will use HF for the tool bits itself, but i think their dremel style tool is junk.
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Originally Posted By: sciphi
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
That one should be pretty decent for the price.
The low-voltage ones with the power adapter plug not so much.
Joel
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
That one should be pretty decent for the price.
The low-voltage ones with the power adapter plug not so much.
Joel
I got the tool. It looked decent for what I paid. I'll let the brother guinea-pig this one!
Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
a good dremel can be had for under 80 bucks at walmart. how is that expensive? i've used it multiple times rescuing me from stuck axle nuts to motor mounts.
i will use HF for the tool bits itself, but i think their dremel style tool is junk.
Well the Dremel is $80 bucks as you stated, and the Harbor Freight one is $20 bucks, that leaves $60 dollars difference. Sixty dollars is a nice chunk of change to have in my pocket, maybe not yours but in mine it sure is.
Now if we were looking at a difference of 5 to 10 dollars everything changes.
a good dremel can be had for under 80 bucks at walmart. how is that expensive? i've used it multiple times rescuing me from stuck axle nuts to motor mounts.
i will use HF for the tool bits itself, but i think their dremel style tool is junk.
Well the Dremel is $80 bucks as you stated, and the Harbor Freight one is $20 bucks, that leaves $60 dollars difference. Sixty dollars is a nice chunk of change to have in my pocket, maybe not yours but in mine it sure is.
Now if we were looking at a difference of 5 to 10 dollars everything changes.
I got the rotary tool out of the box, and it's one chunky, heavy little rotary tool. Everything appeared well-constructed, and it fits well into the hand. No binding or looseness felt when rotating the collet by hand. Not bad for $20. We'll see how it holds up to use.
Make sure to update with your experience. I've been thinking about buying the same one. I basically only use it for little things, so I can't justify $80 for a Dremel.
I tried the $7.99 model and it was the biggest piece of junk ever. It couldn't even come close to cutting open an oil filter.
I tried the $7.99 model and it was the biggest piece of junk ever. It couldn't even come close to cutting open an oil filter.
I have the Toolshop one from Menards and it has been great. $20 on sale with the bag of bits and a case. I had a Dremel but it is MIA at the moment.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
Been looking at this particular HF rotary tool for a number of years. Seems better built an more heavy duty than their least expensive model. They have updated the end/cord section by angling it from the stock, used to be straight to end. The reviews are positive.
Let us know how it holds up in use.
http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/rotary-tools/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html
Their variable speed rotary tool is the one I'm interested in.
Been looking at this particular HF rotary tool for a number of years. Seems better built an more heavy duty than their least expensive model. They have updated the end/cord section by angling it from the stock, used to be straight to end. The reviews are positive.
Let us know how it holds up in use.
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