IowaTom Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 What else do you expect from horrible fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaTom Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 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! 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavidsmi Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanSavage Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 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. THIS is the best Tool I found for Bullnoses issues: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas75 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 THIS is the best Tool I found for Bullnoses issues: Amen to that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Amen to that!! Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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