Dremel alternatives

[MedwayMonaro]

Looking at getting a Dremel to add to my collection, but looking at alternatives that are significantly cheaper from for example Sealey but with good reviews? Are they any good? Would you just buy the Dremel?

[fourfoldroot]

I bought a Proxxon professional IBS as an alternative and have had no probs. The kit comes with different sized collets which is useful. Can get various accessories too.

https://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-ibs-e-professi...

Shop around for best price though.

[paintman]

Look for something that comes with the flexible drive.
I've got a Dremel & the flexi has allowed me access to stuff that just wasn't accessible without it

[toasty]

Are any of these good for home dentistry?

I was hoping for a bundle deal with a mallet (anaesthetic) and a pair of pliers (extraction).

[paintman]

Try a search for 'dental drill' on ebay.
All manner of implements for inflicting pain & suffering
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dental-Bone-Expander-Kit-Sinus-...

[MedwayMonaro]

toasty said:

Are any of these good for home dentistry?

I was hoping for a bundle deal with a mallet (anaesthetic) and a pair of pliers (extraction).

Yeah I imagine with the sanding discs in the kits there's a lucrative market for teeth whitening too!

[fourfoldroot]

toasty said:

Are any of these good for home dentistry?

I was hoping for a bundle deal with a mallet (anaesthetic) and a pair of pliers (extraction).

Haha. I have actually used mine on home visits to adjust false teeth. So,yes they are good for home dentistry. I keep lookin out for a root canal attachment to broaden my domicilary capabilities.

[Jack_and_MLE]

I had a Sealey and within a couple of hours of use it broke
So i bought a Dremel

Jack

[Squishey]

Amazon has a cordless Dremel as one of their deals of the day:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0040GJ41G/ref=cm_sw_r... Target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dremel 8200-1/35 Cordless Multitool Li-Ion (10.8 V...

[E-bmw]

Jack_and_MLE said:

I had a Sealey and within a couple of hours of use it broke
So i bought a Dremel

Jack

I had a Dremmel which after a couple of hours use burnt out the coil so I bought a cheapie which is still going strong 5 years on.

[anonymous-user]

paintman said:

Try a search for 'dental drill' on ebay.
All manner of implements for inflicting pain & suffering
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dental-Bone-Expander-Kit-Sinus-...

ARGH!!!!!!!!!