Multi Rotary Tool - Advice please....

[Lankylad78]

I've been looking at getting one of these.

I know that the Dremmel has a good rep. But as I won't be using it everyday I'm struggling to justify the price tag.

I've seen a Rotocraft one at Halfrauds and a Challenge Extreme one in Argos. Both are very cheap, but seem to have ok reviews.

Has anyone got one of these or any other recommendations?

Is it just false economy to buy anything other than a Dremmel?

Cheers

Sean

[Bellend]

Rotocraft, Challenge Extreme, Rolson & some thing from Lidl. I've had all four. Lidl's one was best but still doesn't match the Dremmel.

BUT they are still light tools. What are you looking to do with it?

[Lankylad78]

Ah. Forgot about Lidl. Have seen them in there before.

I'm not undertaking major work, just thought it would be a handy tool to have for little cutting jobs and for hard to reach places for sanding/grinding/polishing etc.

[shelaghmk3gti]

B&Q do a decent range 'dremmel' type tools.. i used to own a kit and several attachments when i used to keep a reef ( fish tank) for cutting corals.. and they were always found to be up to the job ( some corals have skeletons to give some metal a run for there money

and hones,t im poor as they come so value for money was a must

hth shelagh x

[Lankylad78]

B&Q do a decent range 'dremmel' type tools.. i used to own a kit and several attachments when i used to keep a reef ( fish tank) for cutting corals.. and they were always found to be up to the job ( some corals have skeletons to give some metal a run for there money

and hones,t im poor as they come so value for money was a must

hth shelagh x

Thx Shelagh. Might have a look around b&q tomorrow.

[shepgti]

Don't buy a cheap one on a wim, a dremmel is good because it doesn't struggle as much under load like the cheaper ones do.

[cullygti]

i bought one from woolworths years ago and still going strong but i use it now and again and also no use to you as woolworts aint around no more but just a price tag with the dremmel i think mate 

[Lankylad78]

i bought one from woolworths years ago and still going strong but i use it now and again and also no use to you as woolworts aint around no more but just a price tag with the dremmel i think mate 

  Wooly's is no more  No more pick 'n' Mix!

I might have a looky at the Rotocraft one as I believe you can use Dremmel bits with it (?) I am struggling to justify a dremmel on account I will probably only use it a few times a year.

[s-l-i-x]

I got the Dremel 300 for £30 in B&Q as reduced from £50. Have a look in there to see what offers they have.

[shelaghmk3gti]

few nice deals online at b&q
http://www.diy.com/

woolies is still well and truely alive.. albeit only online

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/home-essentials/tools-equipment/e/b/101029/s/bestsellers,0.end?trail=3279-101029&nav=top