Dremel Stylus for Modifications?

[jimbalny]

Anyone have any experience with the dremel stylus for modding? I was thinking about getting one, checked it out at home depot and it seemed like a nice form factor for this kind of tool especially since we're working mostly with really small parts.

The only concern I have is the possible lack in power as opposed to a corded. Been scouring eBay for a good deal on one, but by the time all the people bid it costs just as much as brand new! I don't get people, maybe they just like "winning" bids. If anyone has one they don't want I'll buy it off ya I'd put this tool in the "nifty" category along with my "helping hands" I got from RadioShack

Sorry if this is considered off-topic

 

[VWFringe]

yeah, people on ebay don't seem to matter what the item's "value" is, makes you wonder what's going on

i take it as a sign to save my money, but often get caught up looking all over the place

good luck if you have the bug for that tool. I did once but price and power put me off of it, but that was before the 12v li-ion battery model

i see wood carving people use it, but say light duty, finish sanding, no large burrs...how that translates to mods i dunno, but it seems like it would be easier to whittle out the insides of a box if you can hold the piece easier

i imagine you've gone to home depot and felt it in your hands, obsessed imagined how it would feel to use it? i got something for $14 at a harbor freight type place, satisfied the itch and works fine (but i'd buy american next time). I don't know if the comfort is worth the price difference for how often i won't use it.

 

[jimbalny]

Im thinking I may just get a regular corded dremel and the dremel drill press. Idk about going cheapo on this one. A harbor freight just opened in my area, I been to there in florida and wasnt too impressed as far as tools go. Theyre great if u need a specific tool ur only gonna use a few times though or if say u need a bunch of chain and a trailer hitch or some BS.

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[VWFringe]

I don't buy from the Chinese catalog stores *anymore

i've been shopping craigslist for a traditional drillpress or mini-lathe, but wouldn't use it enough


*since watching the movie "walmart: the high cost of low prices"