Dremel hand tool

[tropicalrips 0]

don't know where to post this so thought i try this forum first

i'm looking for a Dremel, new not used, anyone knows where i find it in Singapore?

also...any idea how much it cost?

Edited November 22, 2004 by tropicalrips

[Rameish 0]

tropicalrips,

 

Saw some models at Homefix the DIY store at Ikea building in Alexandra a few months back. However went there last week and didnt see them. You might wanna call their head office 8832038 and find out which of their stores stock Dremel. Here's their website www.home-fix.com/storefront/general/SearchResult.asp link for Dremel

 

Also moved your post to DIY section.

Edited November 22, 2004 by Rameish

[Firefox 0]

You can just buy the Black & Decker RTX. It's available at major hardware stores.

[jtfoo 0]

Does the RTX accepts the same bits as the Dremel? As most of the tools biuts I see in DIY HOmefix are for Dremel.

[Firefox 0]

The RTX is B&D's answer to Minicraft's MX-1 and Dremel's rotary tools. All these will actually be able to use each others' tool bits.

[jtfoo 0]

Thanks firefox. I notice the RTX is cheaper than the dremel.

[bpribadi 0]

I saw most of the mini drill come with 3 mm chuck. I also saw in Kaichin, the shop that sells used stuff near the escalator SLT 2nd floor, they are selling drill bit, for small holes, 1mm, etc. with 3 mm diameter on the lower part to fit the 3 mm chuck. They are only SGD 1.5 per bit, and looks good

[Firefox 0]

I saw most of the mini drill come with 3 mm chuck. I also saw in Kaichin, the shop that sells used stuff near the escalator SLT 2nd floor, they are selling drill bit, for small holes, 1mm, etc. with 3 mm diameter on the lower part to fit the 3 mm chuck. They are only SGD 1.5 per bit, and looks good

Those are router bits. However, i suspect they can only be used for plastics and soft metal like aluminium or copper. Those for stainless steel or titanium are likely to be made out of carbide and can cost up to 5x - 10x that of the regular stuff.

 

ie. A 25mm HSS hole saw for soft metals, wood and plastics cost about $40 with the arbor. A 25mm carbide hole saw for stainless steel etc. costs at least $165.

[mukegile 0]

firefox.. where can we find such carbide bits for the minidrill ?

[Firefox 0]

Try RS Components or Farnell. Otherwise, some of the shops at Kelantan Lane or the bigger DIY stores might have some. Alternatively, you can go to machining shops to ask them where they get their router/ CNC/ milling bits from.