too many choices multi-tool/dremmel

[sam]

this is the one that i have i got it it at lowes for $75 i like the extension wand itS like using a pencil and it has lots of other excesories for things i mite do
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...htm?E+coastest

[fatal]

The best way to cut a case hole is with a holesaw, it's neat & clean and perfect the fiirst time. Will be cheaper in the long run over dremel bits & is an exact size hole.

[CrazyCase]

True for cutting requalr blow holes it is perfect but you can't do too much else. With a dremel you can cute pretty much any shape you want. you can do any number of custom shaped windows, engrave the window, etc... Lets see a holesaw engrave a window.

[tbird2340]

I wouldn't get a Rotozip for casemods.. I have both a Rotozip and a Dremel and the Rotozip is way to big and bulky for anything precision. I had the Rotozip first and just got the Dremel cutting discs and it did not work well. The Rotozip was just too fat and bulky. Plus I bougt it brand new and I've had to send it back and get a new one 3 different times and I didn't abuse it in the least. Different problems each time. I would stay away cuz the Dremel can do most of the things a Rotozip can do.

[Theophylact]

If you're going to do much of this stuff, you really want a Foredom flexible-shaft tool.

[DavidO]

With any of the rotary hand tools there's no substitute for having high RPM available. I once demonstrated this using a fixed air bearing rotary tool with a 2" circular piece of household Brown Paper fixed onto a mandrel. At 70,000RPM it would cut through a pencil like a knife through butter.
With any rotary tool, speed is only as effective as the ability for the cutter bit to clear itself of any waste debris during cutting. There are times when a slower speed is more beneficial ie. rotary sanding.
The B&D spec' fits the bill for what I have in mind and with an 80 piece accessory pack, seems to be a good deal.
Dremel is nearly twice the price for only a slight increase in spec'. I think the quality of accessories offered by both manufacurers are top quality and adequate for any small task.

[Love2Learn]

I agree with Tbird. I have had 2 different rotozips and they have fallen apart. I love the idea of them, and for very VERY small jobs they are good, but if you do 2 full case mods in a row, your in trouble with those things.
-L2L

[Idigguns]

I got my first Dremmel about 15 years ago. The speed control burned out on it a few years ago, so you only had off and 30,000rpm. Still, for it to last that long is pretty good in my book. I got a new Dremmel a couple years ago. The only problem I've had with it, is with the flexible shaft that came with it. I found it to be a little hard to use. Then the shaft inside broke after just a few uses. No big deal, I really didn't like the flex shaft anyway. The Dremmel itself is working great though! I've seen cheaper types rotary tools, but I'll stick with the original.