Dremel Tools

[Loop_Dad]

Out of all the kits, which one is good starter kit for reel parts polishing?

 

The other brands no good? This one is like $10. http://www.harborfreight.com/80-piece-rotary-tool-kit-69451.html#.UyfpLM6upJE

[BobP]

JMHO, but you'll get what you pay for.  I own a couple of Dremels and am currently using the cheapest 2 speed model.  Dremel is owned by Porter Cable.  They stand by their products and have excellent warranty service.  I build crankbaits and use my Dremel for hours every week.  It has stood up to abuse for several years now without a glitch, so I think it's worth the $40 I paid for it.  If it wears out, you can stop by your local home center to get a new set of motor brushes, etc.  If it has a problem, Dremel will have a replacement in the mail to you the day you call them for warranty repair.

[The Rooster]

Well, this might be a good thing for what you're wanting, or not, but I have that same Harbor Freight tool and when it's turned on it can actually be stalled by simply pinching the collet with your finger and thumb. No power at all. This might prevent ruining a delicate part on a reel but the tool is nearly worthless for much else. Harbor Freight does have some worthy tools but this just isn't one of them.

[Loop_Dad]

JMHO, but you'll get what you pay for.  I own a couple of Dremels and am currently using the cheapest 2 speed model.  Dremel is owned by Porter Cable.  They stand by their products and have excellent warranty service.  I build crankbaits and use my Dremel for hours every week.  It has stood up to abuse for several years now without a glitch, so I think it's worth the $40 I paid for it.  If it wears out, you can stop by your local home center to get a new set of motor brushes, etc.  If it has a problem, Dremel will have a replacement in the mail to you the day you call them for warranty repair.

 

Is your something like this? http://www.walmart.com/ip/25479743?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=41833582510&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=19880599990&veh=sem

 

Well, this might be a good thing for what you're wanting, or not, but I have that same Harbor Freight tool and when it's turned on it can actually be stalled by simply pinching the collet with your finger and thumb. No power at all. This might prevent ruining a delicate part on a reel but the tool is nearly worthless for much else. Harbor Freight does have some worthy tools but this just isn't one of them.

 

Actually I also want to try to grind off the site plate screw head which was stripped off. So maybe this is not a good option.

[tbone1993]

Buy a dremel. I dont use mine that much but its at least 5 years old and still kicking. Maybe some guys that use them all the time could chime in. I dont see a point in buying cheap tools. My friends dad is a carpenter and doesnt own a single off brand tool. Tools will last a lifetime is treated properly. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

A good Dremel tool isn't that expensive. A word of caution though: be very careful with any power tool near your reels. The idea it simply to polish off minor imperfections and not to alter the shape or tolerance of any parts. 

[.RM.]

A good Dremel tool isn't that expensive. A word of caution though: be very careful with any power tool near your reels. The idea it simply to polish off minor imperfections and not to alter the shape or tolerance of any parts. 

X2

Actually any hand held rotoray tool will work. You just have to know how to use it....

[MarkH024]

I have the basic 2 speed Dremel tool which works great. I used it to polish parts on 1 reel only and I do not have enough confidence at this point to do any of my high end stuff.  The one I did do, I didn't notice any huge difference so I probably didn't do a good enough job.  Some day when I have more time to focus on it I will sharpen my skills but if I were in dire need of polishing (super tuning), I would send off to DVT. 

[kingkong85]

http://m.harborfreight.com/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-68696.html#.UyhcT0y3PFphis is the one I bought 6 months to a year ago. Works great and still works like new. Probably have used it 7 to 10 times now. I like the variable speed and that's why I went with this one.

[Blues19]

Well, this might be a good thing for what you're wanting, or not, but I have that same Harbor Freight tool and when it's turned on it can actually be stalled by simply pinching the collet with your finger and thumb. No power at all. This might prevent ruining a delicate part on a reel but the tool is nearly worthless for much else. Harbor Freight does have some worthy tools but this just isn't one of them.

I agree, got one for a christmas gift a few years ago and its a piece of junk! save your money for something better.

[Fishes in trees]

I don't remember if it was Harbor Freight or some other bargain tool store, but several years ago I got a Ryobi hand held power tool, kind of like a Dremel and it works fine,  variable speeds, all the "Dremel" kits fit this tool also, as I remember it cost around $15.   I wish all my impulse tool purchases would work out as well.  I keep telling myself that when I break this Ryobi I will go ahead and get a Dremel, but I haven't broke it yet.

 

The most ambitious project for the tool so far was last year, I broke a shear pin on my trolling motor and somehow the prop wouldn't come off, so I ended up cutting the prop off, in pieces using the cutting discs.

 

I went through 8 or 9 of the discs and a couple of beers, but the prop came off and nothing got damaged.

Good for me.

[Goose52]

If you are only going to use it occasionally - the other brands will probably work fine.  Use it a lot...and a genuine Dremel tool is probably a good investment.  I have two Dremels, and they will outlast me.

 

Also, x2 on DVTs advice.  A Dremel is also known as a "fully-automatic assault file".................be careful what you use it on....................

[Ratherbfishing]

Another issue worth reflection is the availability of bits/attachments.  You can find Dremel accessories anywere.  There are very few places around my area which carry Black & Decker accessories.  (I got the latter as a gift).

[FrogFreak]

One more vote for Dremel. I make lures and I use mine all the time. Lots of accessories for them as well.

[JeziHogg]

There's a reason why good name brand tools are expensive.

[OnthePotomac]

I have had my Dremel for 20 years and it has really been used extensively over that time.  Excellent quality.

[stk]

I'm a fan of my Dremel as well.  Well worth the 100$ I paid 10 years ago.

[J Francho]

I have a Dremel 200. Works great for my purposes, and didn't cost a fortune.

[tomustang]

If you really are going down the generic route look at the better rotary tool offered by HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/variable-speed-rotary-tool-kit-60713.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided#.Uym_n3XD_qA

I had the previous model of that one and it lasted 4 years until someone stole it from me. I've used a lot of dremels before and I can say this was the most comparable to them.