enniscorthyman Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just wondering what do people recommend as regards mini drills for cutting and using very small drill bits? Dremel the answer?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JasonB Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Eamonn,i picked up a Dremel about 2 years ago.When it comes to cutting and filing/sanding I'd be lost without it.As for small drill bits i usually just use the cordless drill i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RobertRoche Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I use an Aldi/Lidl version which I find good. They're cheap and the included sanding disks, bits etc have done me for most stuff to do with model railways. You can get better quality accessories either or in addition if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Eamonn A Dremel is a good solution, they are well made and worth the money, but for drilling less than 1mm- say .45mm one needs the mini drill in a drill press and Dremel's one is crap- I use one and have to remember when you pull down on the arm that drill goes off to one side and cannot drill straight! Proxxon is the best solution for drilling, they have a good range of very nice mini drills and some great accessories- drill press, x,y tables, vice and consumables... I have their Mill/drill stand unit BFB 2000 on my shopping list £158.00, it can also take a Dremel!- a bit pricey but I think I paid about €60 something for the Dremel stand and it.... well see above Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) I use this for general work, but for accurate stuff I use the Mill/Drill The stand is useful if you don't expect two much from it, it looks good has a nice gear n stuff but the body is plastic and it bends! Eoin Edited August 7, 2017 by murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 murrayec Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 This and a Dremel, a Proxxon mini drill even better, and your on the way to a nice expandable bit of kit.... Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 enniscorthyman Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Great stuff,Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junctionmad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I would rate the proxxon as well better then the dremel having had both. The Proxxon is smother and better made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 David Holman Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My Dremel packed up after two years, but I replaced it with a similar one from Wilkinsons for half the price. Have a Proxon mini-drill as well, which has limited torque but is good for light work. I also still have an even lighter, cheaper version [!], which I use for drilling fine holes [below 1mm], with a slitting disk usually in the Proxon and the 'Dremel' kept for heavy work. As use can see, I find changing chucks, colletts etc a pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just wondering what do people
recommend as regards mini drills
for cutting and using very small
drill bits?
Dremel the answer?.
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