Last night was a gaming night and Dustan dropped around a $20nz Medalist ‘Hobby Engraver Kit‘ (aka a cheap Dremel clone) that he’d picked up from Mitre10 on the shore for me. Thanks man!
Looks like it’ll be very handy for modelling and for $20nz the price is certainly right. Branded Dremel tools from Mitre10 are more than ten times that price!
This tool is battery powered with a mains charger, which is a mild hassle I’ll admit. I still can’t get past the $20nz price though. Even if it only lasts a month of modelling it’d still be a good price. At that price they’re almost disposable imho.
If you’re a New Zealand hobbyist I’d suggest checking out your local Mitre10 for one of these.
Super Cheap Auto has (or had 3 months ago) a mains-powered dremel clone. Variable speed, and including a stand and flexi shaft for around $40. It actually looks identical to this one.
Sounds intriguing Ben, might have to check that out too. Although I have to admit I can’t see a lot of use for the flexi-shaft for the kind of close work I’m doing…
Yeah and the mains jobbie is probably a bit overpowered for fine detail work.
I am concerned I will Dremel a hole in my limbs with just the battery powered one actually so probably best to stay away from mains powered…