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[nerfboi]

Is this a GOOD quality for the price and a budget of $50?
http://www.lowes.com...0-02&lpage=none

[TheCheatIsNotDead]

What I got is called the "Dremel Stylus". It's MUCH smaller than those, is wireless, has a charging base and comes with a little plastic case with a bunch of bits.

It doesn't have a lot of bits, but really how many do you need? I only ever use two.

It's $70 I think, so it's a little more expensive, but it's smaller, more comfortable, wireless, and DREMEL brand.

I'm always skeptical about buying off-brand tools. But it's up to you. I highly recommend the Dremel Stylus.

~TCIND

[CaptainSlug]

For most nerf related work you will only need a corded dremel and one or two different shapes of high-speed cutter bits.

Plastics hate abrasive bits and you will probably never even use the sanding bits. Especially if you have a few decent needle files and X-acto knives which will be much easier to control.

I'm always skeptical about buying off-brand tools. But it's up to you. I highly recommend the Dremel Stylus.

You didn't even bother looking at the link.

My advice is NEVER buy a cordless tool for home use. They're a complete waste of time unless you have to work away from outlets, and even then most people that do will have a bay full of batteries charging in sequence.

[Forsaken angel24]

I love that puppy.

Back before when I didnt know any better I was just sanding the plastic down instead of cutting it like this thing is meant for. The sanding created all these burning plastic fumes. I breathed in too many fumes and went crazy. I went crazy and started to sand away at my face in front of the mirror. This is why I wear the mask, this is my shame.

Dremels are pretty expensive for you guys eh?

Here in Canada we have dremels for cheap. Like Dremel band dremels for $30 but for $50 you can get a very good dremel. Well its all you will ever need for nerf. Like CS said, forget about cordless for the home It is very pointless.

[Carbon]

I'd shy away from that model, if only because it's not variable speed. The link you posted shows two speeds, 15 and 25k. I have a 0-40k variable speed, and I do 95% of my work set at three or less (less than ~12k). I'd be worried that the two speed Dremel would melt more than cut plastic...

[elf avec gun]

What I got is called the "Dremel Stylus". It's MUCH smaller than those, is wireless, has a charging base and comes with a little plastic case with a bunch of bits.
I highly recommend the Dremel Stylus.

I second that, it also has a nice stand that has places to hold 6 bits. And yes It is alot more comfortable than a normal Dremel.

CS, what is that bit called?

[CaptainSlug]

CS, what is that bit called?

Just their generic "high speed cutting" bit. They come in a variety of shapes.

[nerfboi]

Ok well this isn't a DREMEL brand but it look decent to me. And it fits my budget

http://www.target.co...asin=B000J6F5N2

[SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA]

Is this a GOOD quality for the price and a budget of $50?
http://www.lowes.com...0-02&lpage=none

It is Dremel brand, but you need to explain how often and for what purposes this will be used for (will it be exclusively for modding guns, or do you need it for work/projects?)




This thing is your best friend. I used it for my LS and Mav mods, and it works beautifully. The 5-speed Dremel that I use is a good choice for this bit, and I recommend both items to nerfboi instead of the one in his pic, but it's ultimately his decision.

[Prometheus]

Well, there are always better buys, depending on where you go. If you are in Canada, look at Canadian Tire, they have several brands, and I highly recommend Mastercraft rotary tools, and they are often on sale for more than 50% off. I got mine for $49.99 CAN, and it came with a 250 pc. accessory kit, and it was on sale for $100 off.

[nerfboi]

Ok then so could you guys point something out that i can buy in a store thats less that around $60

Edited by nerfboi, 10 January 2007 - 09:15 PM.

[elf avec gun]

I bought my first dremel at Target for $27.
It isn't half bad either, It can go up to like 60,000 rpm, and it comes with a carrying case, a stand, a bunch of worthless sanding and cutting bits, and an extension peice. You are going to want to by new dremel bits no matter what dremel+set you get. I bought a diamond cutting bit for $8 at Homie D's and a smaller metal one for $5 there too.

[nerfboi]

Is this a GOOD quality for the price and a budget of $50?
http://www.lowes.com...0-02&lpage=none

It is Dremel brand, but you need to explain how often and for what purposes this will be used for (will it be exclusively for modding guns, or do you need it for work/projects?)




This thing is your best friend. I used it for my LS and Mav mods, and it works beautifully. The 5-speed Dremel that I use is a good choice for this bit, and I recommend both items to nerfboi instead of the one in his pic, but it's ultimately his decision.

I would be using to sand/cut away plastic to make the gun shell fit better. No I won't use it for work, considering that I don't do projects really. For example, I'm planing to cut away the ammo holders on the first generation nitefinders. So would that be a decant tool for my case?

Edited by nerfboi, 14 January 2007 - 09:18 PM.

[nerfboi]

Bump. Can anyone answer my little comment?

[SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA]

You usually don't bump topics after only one day...

However, that bit will eat plastic if you work with the serrated sides and not jam the flat end against the plastic, like some people I remember. When the Dremel I mentioned and the bit in the pic are used, you will get a near-perfect result.

[murakumo32]

I've used that dremel before. It worked well for my first NF cut down, then I bought my own, it was also ok. Now I'm taking shop class in HS...and I finish project pretty fast considering the quality of my work (at least that's what my teacher said) so I always have time to lathe some cpvc to fit pvc, or drilling holes for silencers. I'm learning CNC so I can make custom parts. Yeah, sign up for shop classes somewhere if you can. It really makes the sky the limit.