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Old Forester · 11-15-2008, 03:48 PM

I've been thinking of buying a rotary tool. I was checking out the various dremel tools and found mixed reviews on the newer ones made in China. I came across a Proxxon rotary tool that is made in Germany, but can find no reviews of this machine.

Have any of you used the Proxxon rotary tools? If so, would you tell me what you think of them.

greatdane2 · 11-15-2008, 07:51 PM

I have Dremell tool that is over 20 years old and with the flex drive it has been a good tool for small jobs. I allso have 2 Canadian Tire units also with flexdrives . these to are ok for kight work and I have them hanging over my carving bench with small drom sanders on them.
My work horse is a Fordom machine. It has a lot bigger motor and a better spped control that goes up to 35,000rpm (I think) anyway you can get different ends to clip on the flex drive. some of the ends will take a 1/4" shaft and to me that was the reason I bought the Fordom.
With the 1/4" drive I can fit a huge range of tools from grinding stones to carbide burrs to sanding drums.
I mostly use 2 drums, a 1X4" and 2X4" with a bunch of smaller ones.
Around here the Foredom is stocked by several stores and so I can get parts easy.
A Foredom is more money than the smaller ones but for me I wish I had one 20 years ago.

minowevie · 11-15-2008, 11:30 PM

Hi Bob. I have 2 rotary tools. and love them, but find they get hot. so I opped for a fordom. your friend Evie

Old Forester · 11-16-2008, 05:47 AM

Thanks, Alan and Evie. You have both put me into a new price range with the Foredom tools, but it does seem to be a quality tool. Any thoughts on models or motor size and foot or dial speed controls? Is there anything else you think I should consider in purchasing a Foredom tool? I did catch your idea on the 1/4" collet size Alan. I thank you both for your help on this.

EMMITT · 11-16-2008, 07:34 AM

I have two older dremels and only use them for light work, but they are great. I am sorry I am no help on the other brands mentioned.
Emmitt

marshall · 11-16-2008, 01:37 PM

Bob : I can't help you much either , just have a two speed Dremell that I've used on just light duty projects . I wish you luck !!! Marshall

Jim Finn · 11-16-2008, 09:59 PM

I have one dremel tool and seldom use it. It is variable speed and slows down a lot uner load unless using it at full speed. I have opted for 3 Black and Deckers RTX's from Walmart for about the same price. They are three speed and work MUCH better under load. @ $28 each, worth a try.

ncsealeveler · 11-26-2008, 11:27 AM

I have a Dremel,Sears and a Chicago.The dremel and Chicago works like a dream but the sears has a little bit of a problem running at anything other than wide open.Also the Chicago takes up to a 1/4"Tony

11-15-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
Old Forester Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Northern Panhandle of Idaho Posts: 90	Rotary tools??? I've been thinking of buying a rotary tool. I was checking out the various dremel tools and found mixed reviews on the newer ones made in China. I came across a Proxxon rotary tool that is made in Germany, but can find no reviews of this machine. Have any of you used the Proxxon rotary tools? If so, would you tell me what you think of them. __________________ Bob

11-15-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I have Dremell tool that is over 20 years old and with the flex drive it has been a good tool for small jobs. I allso have 2 Canadian Tire units also with flexdrives . these to are ok for kight work and I have them hanging over my carving bench with small drom sanders on them. My work horse is a Fordom machine. It has a lot bigger motor and a better spped control that goes up to 35,000rpm (I think) anyway you can get different ends to clip on the flex drive. some of the ends will take a 1/4" shaft and to me that was the reason I bought the Fordom. With the 1/4" drive I can fit a huge range of tools from grinding stones to carbide burrs to sanding drums. I mostly use 2 drums, a 1X4" and 2X4" with a bunch of smaller ones. Around here the Foredom is stocked by several stores and so I can get parts easy. A Foredom is more money than the smaller ones but for me I wish I had one 20 years ago. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

11-16-2008, 05:47 AM	#4
Old Forester Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Northern Panhandle of Idaho Posts: 90	Thanks, Alan and Evie. You have both put me into a new price range with the Foredom tools, but it does seem to be a quality tool. Any thoughts on models or motor size and foot or dial speed controls? Is there anything else you think I should consider in purchasing a Foredom tool? I did catch your idea on the 1/4" collet size Alan. I thank you both for your help on this. __________________ Bob

11-16-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
EMMITT Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 223	I have two older dremels and only use them for light work, but they are great. I am sorry I am no help on the other brands mentioned. Emmitt __________________ Emmitt

11-16-2008, 01:37 PM	#6
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,106	Rotary Tool !!! Bob : I can't help you much either , just have a two speed Dremell that I've used on just light duty projects . I wish you luck !!! Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

11-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi Bob. I have 2 rotary tools. and love them, but find they get hot. so I opped for a fordom. your friend Evie

11-16-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
Jim Finn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 117	I have one dremel tool and seldom use it. It is variable speed and slows down a lot uner load unless using it at full speed. I have opted for 3 Black and Deckers RTX's from Walmart for about the same price. They are three speed and work MUCH better under load. @ $28 each, worth a try. __________________ But that is just my opinion,I could be right

11-26-2008, 11:27 AM	#8
ncsealeveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sea Level NC Posts: 266	I have a Dremel,Sears and a Chicago.The dremel and Chicago works like a dream but the sears has a little bit of a problem running at anything other than wide open.Also the Chicago takes up to a 1/4"Tony

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