which rotary tool?

[MantisMag]

so which rotary tool is the best/most powerful?

dremel multipro (http://www.dremel.com/productdisplay/Display.asp?SKU=395)

black and decker rtx (http://www.blackanddecker.com/productguide/productdetail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=2533&CRUMBS/ITEM/@ID=826_Sub_Web&CRUMBS/ITEM/NAME=RTX%u2122&CRUMBS/ITEM/LINK=../ProductGuide/ProductListSumBrand.asp?CATALOGID=826_Sub_Web&BRANDID=789_Sub_Web)

craftsman rotary tool (http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1655514159.104 0234622@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccladchdekeligcehgcemgdffmdflf.0&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00961097000)

rotozip rebel (http://www.rotozip.com/tools/rebel.phtml)

[warpfeedmod]

You forgot the RotoZip :p

[Jonesie]

I own two power tools, a DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill and a Dremel. You want a Dremel...

Jonesie

[Telefragged]

Agreed, you want a Dremel, I use mine for all sorts of things. Hehehe, the Craftsman one isn't a complete & utter knockoff of the dremel or anything (looks exactly alike!)

[TheTramp]

I love my Dremel tool.

[BajaBoy]

look into the Riobe ahh i cant spell the name its a greenish blue in color. Alot better then the dremel.

(my dad went throught two dremels.. and still using his riobe)

[Poon985]

go with the Dremel, blackand becker is a very cheaply made home owners tool, and craftsman power tools have little power and they don't last. Dremel is a high quality tool that will last a long time, i have one and it is awesome.

[MantisMag]

bajaboy can you find out the correct spelling or at least who the manufacturer is? there's no way i'm gonna find the thing if all i know is an incorrect spelling of the name. i tried. all i got was a bunch of spanish sites. :p

[MantisMag]

haha. that's a silly thing to say telefragged. of course they look alike. they're the same tool! don't all hammers look alike? power screwdrivers? geez they're all the same. :p

[Blennidae]

Ryobi is the correct spelling, I think.:confused:

[MantisMag]

thanks blen! found it now. :D

??? can't edit the poll? i wanted to add the rotozip and ryobi. :( :confused:

[HoppysMag]

um friendly corner...;) just mabey... but definatly a dremel

[MantisMag]

Originally posted by HoppysMag
um friendly corner...;) just mabey... but definatly a dremel

i dunno. everybody LOVES using their dremel to mod paintball gear. so i figured why not. i actually did a search for the word "dremel" it was most often referenced in the tech forum and here.

everybody that's saying dremel, have you had any experience with the other ones?

[Nobody077]

Go with the dremel, they have more power and offer more upgrades(drill press attachment is my fav.) Bajaboy if your dad's dremel burnt out send it back they have a 5year warenty, but if you got 5 years use out of it you got you $75bucks worth
I have owned all 3, the black & decker cordless versa pack would be my second choice(I keep 1 in my RC car parts box)

[BarryTolar]

The Craftsman is made by Dremel.

Of course we own 3 Dremels so :)

Barry

[BajaBoy]

ehh i sounded like a moron sorry.. ryobi. and the motor didnt burn out the bearings went. (they were the first ones out.)

[Marek]

I bought a craftsman. They had the same specs (power wise) and was 30 bux cheaper. Dont regret buyin it either.

[MantisMag]

how is sear's if that breaks marek? i know they have a lifetime service or replacement on hand tools. hehe. my family's brought in enough stripped phillip's screwdrivers to know. ;)

[Marek]

I think it has a 1 yr warranty for anything that goes wrong. I do know that mechanical craftsman tools r lifetime gurantee, while electric does not.

It is kinda cool tho whenever the tools get worn out and you just take them to Sears and *poof* brand new.

(Woo hoo 300th post)

[CMDane]

Yes, it comes with a 1 yr. replacement warranty. You can buy the product protection plan (an another yr. for an additional 10%, 2 yrs for 20%, and 3 yrs. for 30%), and there are Sears stores almost everywhere (yes, I used to work in the Sears hardware dept! Had a blast!). If it goes down, you don't have to send it back to the manufacturer. I've got 2 and absolutely love 'em both..

And, yes, tools with a motor of some sort, or any electronic gizmos (digital torque wrenches, meters, etc.) are a 1 yr warranty, all other Craftsman tools are lifetime replacement.

Charles

edit is the addition of the last paragraph.