Favorite Tool?

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Originally posted by XP18004life
Zackbass, I've been meaning to ask...how's your case project going so far? Any new updates for us soon?

:D :D

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I'll update soon, but lets keep this thread on topic since it's going so well.

The dremel is basically a die grinder witout any horsepower. Think what a dremel could do with 10x more power. I've been using it constantly on the case I'm working on. It's great for cleaning up the welds and putting a nice finish on the sheet metal with the abrasive discs.

I'm going to be doing some mods to my case - can anyone suggest a particularly good Dremel (mail-order?) that comes with the right bits for cutting steel and aluminum? I'd want a higher power one that won't cause me a lot of headaches. Or do I just drive out to Sears and pick the best I see? Is the actual 'Dremel' brand the best? Thanks!

Personally I would avoid the Craftsman. I took one apart that wasn't working and it has a piece of hard rubber tubing with cogs inside used as a shaft between the bit and the motor. It strips out easily under stress and Sears won't sell you the nickel part itself. They want you to pay 25 dollars for a new motor.

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Originally posted by chowpappy
Personally I would avoid the Craftsman. I took one apart that wasn't working and it has a piece of hard rubber tubing with cogs inside used as a shaft between the bit and the motor. It strips out easily under stress and Sears won't sell you the nickel part itself. They want you to pay 25 dollars for a new motor.

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To Late!!:eek: It does get hot pretty fast so I always take my time with it. I haven't had to do any major jobs but I will remember not to put to much stress on it. Thanks for the Info.;)

does anybody know a good place to buy the black and decker rtx dremel for a good price? they are selling the rtx at walmart, but they are selling with this huge case. it is pretty much a trunk. it is a good deal...but i really want a smaller carrying case...something i could actually carry around without looking like i was going on vacation for a week...anybody got ideas?

oh...and thanks for the info on the craftsman...i was looking at one but now this info will make it even easier for me to make my decision! :)

The one between my legs...

No, just busting. My favorite now has to be the molex
pin extractor I just got. I sleeved two PSU before without
one and I used it the other day and it's great. I can remove
the four pins in less than thirty-seconds. Everyone should
get one.