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IowaTom

Garbage tool of the day

This knock-off Dremel wannabe went into my trash can at a very high speed today. I've had enough with trying to get attachments on & off AND the speed adjustment wheel long ago stopped working.
If I could kick myself you know where, I'd do it for buying this in the first place.

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

85lebaront2

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What else do you expect from horrible fate.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

ArdWrknTrk

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So, what do you think you'll get to replace it?
What do you use it for? (mostly)

Judging by the rust and dust it's been kicking around awhile..
It's literally $20 with a bunch of bits. At least it is a step up from their Drill Master!

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

IowaTom

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I'll replace it with the real McCoy most likely...a Dremel. I didn't use it often, generally to open holes or de-burr things I've drilled. Being small and able to get into sometimes tight places makes these kind of tools handy for me. I suppose this one, yes from "Horrible Fate" lasted beyond what I paid for it. On the other hand, I bought an engine hoist from them many years ago and it's saved my back a thousand times.

'85 F150 XLT 4X4 with 300 c.i. six & NP435 four speed.
'63 Studebaker Avanti - 350/TH350
'59 Rambler Super - OHV 6 with 3-speed OD
'58 Studebaker Scotsman sedan - 289 with 3-speed OD

Rembrant

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I have a Dremel kit and a couple of bit kits, and man I love that thing. I don't use it every day or anything, but it sure is nice when you do need it. Just last weekend I pulled it out to grind/clean out the internal snap ring grooves on a driveshaft, slip joke, and diff flange and it worked perfectly. I used a disk to clean the rust out of the grooves, then a wire wheel to finish cleaning, and then used a sanding drum to grind off a couple burrs inside the holes where the joints press into place.

By the way, the chuck has been sticking on the Dremel for years, I just loosen it, and give it a little tap with a screwdriver handle and it loosens right up.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

jdavidsmi

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I have one of each, got the Dremel way back when I was living in Vermont. And the HF right after getting the 84. I was working on replacing the rear axle, and needed to cut a nut off one of the U bolts. My son had the Dremel at his place in Chattanooga. Used it to cut the nut off put it back in the case, got my Dremel back . Have not used the HF again. Worked fine, just prefer the Dremel.
The Dremel is 30 years old, with one speed.

David,
1984 F150 LX, 4x4 117 wheel base, Engine Code "F" = 302, 5.0 2/B,
Transmission code "A" = 4sp manual New Process model 435
Axle code "19" = 3.55 (ford 8.8) manf. 08/1983, in Norfolk
DSO code "21" AtlantaFactory Air Conditioner, Dash with Gauges
1990 Goldwing 1500
1986 F150 XLT, short bed, 5.0 automatic
2004 F53 Fleetwood Terra motor home
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Home town Viola Tennessee

AmericanSavage

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I have been using this exact one in my restore. It has saved me a bunch of times, though, it is not all that powerful like the real dremel—mine burned up. This one after 4 months is still going.

1980 Ford XLT F350
400 Engine (rebuilt to 406)
Holley 2300 500 CFM manual Choke Carb
Under Restore (1st time)

BigBrother-84

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THIS is the best Tool I found for Bullnoses issues:

Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.

Atlas75

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Amen to that!!

Carl

1980 F-350 4X4; 400 C6; Dana 61 rear, Dana 50 TTB front
1984 F-250 4X4; 6.9L T19; Dana 70 rear, Dana 44 TTB front

Gary Lewis

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Thanks, guys!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI