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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 23, 2020 23:15:26 GMT 1
Has anyone else had trouble with Dremel tools?
I'm on my 3rd Dremel 3000 in just over 3 years and this one has just packed in on me again.
Managed to claim under warranty once before. I stripped and got this one going again about 3 months ago, but now runs intermittently.
I'm only a casual user of this tool, and love it when its working fine.
Have I been unlucky or is this a common fault.
Any better alternatives?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 23, 2020 23:22:16 GMT 1
My second one died about a month ago
First one started running slower then ground to a halt so take it the motor burnt out
The second one just stopped. Was doing a little job and it was working. Stopped to change position and it wouldn't go again so take it the speed controller failed
Like you I haven't bought a 3rd as a bit disappointed
Steve
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Post by earthman on Nov 23, 2020 23:22:52 GMT 1
My Dremel (240V powered) must be over 20 years old, never had any problems with it.
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 23, 2020 23:26:13 GMT 1
As above mine is 15 years old and perfect. Perhaps they did a Mercedes thing and cut back on R&D. German stuff used to be a byword for quality products, seems not so now.
Alex
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 23, 2020 23:28:24 GMT 1
They must have as mine were both 240v models ☹
Steve
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Post by JonW on Nov 23, 2020 23:44:29 GMT 1
I have 2. The first one somehow I managed to break the spindle lock and rather than fix it i bought a 2nd one to use that day and instead fitted a flex shaft to the first one and used Dremels small chuck on it (really nice product as you can fit anything like an ebay burr, random drill bits etc to the dremel once you have that). I still use it as my main dremel as it hangs over my bench. Ive snapped and rewelded the flex shaft inner cable multiple times. I even bought a new flex but havent ever connected it as the most recent welded repair is holding up.
The 2nd one just died one day and to be honest I wasnt happy as it was hardly used, certainly compared to the first one. Googled what it might have just stopped and found the thin wires of the windings are un-supported where they leave the coils and can snap in use due to vibration. Never throw or drop a dremel...
I stripped it and yep, that was it. Easy repair so long as the wire is the last one and not the first one on the coil. I messed up mine and decided i had the time so unwound and rewound the coil on that side. It took ages, it has a lot of turns! lol.
I will say that it works like a charm again now. But... in the UK a new motor is about 7 quid, so I will buy one next time if the wires are not the last wire which is a simple 'unwind one turn and solder back on'.
Are they perfect? no... are they cheaply made now, yep for sure. Its the modern world you just get that. They are still invaluable tho and I use mine a lot.
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Post by JonW on Nov 23, 2020 23:50:24 GMT 1
My second one died about a month ago First one started running slower then ground to a halt so take it the motor burnt out The second one just stopped. Was doing a little job and it was working. Stopped to change position and it wouldn't go again so take it the speed controller failed Like you I haven't bought a 3rd as a bit disappointed Steve Classic wire break on the motor Steve. Whip it apart, unwind one turn and solder back on. Or buy a new motor for about 7 quid. |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 24, 2020 0:00:02 GMT 1
That's how I repaired mine last time. Seems like i need to strip it down again grrr.
Expected a bit more reliability.
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Post by JonW on Nov 24, 2020 0:15:21 GMT 1
That's how I repaired mine last time. Seems like i need to strip it down again grrr. Expected a bit more reliability. Its a silly thin tiny wire tho. maybe try to find a way to strengthen it? |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 24, 2020 9:35:56 GMT 1
My second one died about a month ago First one started running slower then ground to a halt so take it the motor burnt out The second one just stopped. Was doing a little job and it was working. Stopped to change position and it wouldn't go again so take it the speed controller failed Like you I haven't bought a 3rd as a bit disappointed Steve Classic wire break on the motor Steve. Whip it apart, unwind one turn and solder back on. Or buy a new motor for about 7 quid. Think I may have thrown it out 😖 Steve |
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Post by JonW on Nov 24, 2020 12:42:08 GMT 1
Classic wire break on the motor Steve. Whip it apart, unwind one turn and solder back on. Or buy a new motor for about 7 quid. Think I may have thrown it out 😖 Steve no! |
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Post by copper99 on Nov 24, 2020 20:35:44 GMT 1
Was aiming for Santa to get me one for Xmas...any other alternatives which are more robust?
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Post by 2taol on Nov 24, 2020 20:54:22 GMT 1
I have one about 7 or 8 years, it packed in about a year after getting it, the speed started alternating then finally died, got it fixed and has been going fine since. its a 300.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 24, 2020 20:59:00 GMT 1
Mines a 3000 model, and as mentioned above its 3rd failure in just over 3 years. Shame because I love the tool. Daft as it seems I'm tempted to buy an old 2nd hand one as they made them better in the old days!
Unless anyone can recommend a decent alternative?
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Post by tony2stroke on Nov 24, 2020 21:34:46 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Nov 25, 2020 0:37:44 GMT 1
you really need to hold the drill solid Tony if doing that. having a flailing drill isnt at all ideal :/
There are pro alternatives to Dremels, but no cheaper versions. Porting tools and jewellers engraving stations etc.
Ive had two failures in 2 dremels and one of those I probably did doing something silly. For the price of the tool and how useful it is i reckon its fine. Id be upset of i broke one a year, but thats not been the case for me. For an electric device that spins this fast its really been pretty solid.
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Post by earthman on Nov 25, 2020 8:34:30 GMT 1
For the money the Lidl/Aldi versions that come round from time to time are worth a punt too. Mine came with the flexi wand attachment too,...I haven't used the whole thing much but for my hobby use at least, it's been great so far.
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Post by stusco on Nov 25, 2020 8:39:20 GMT 1
Im on my second dremel had the first under a year but only used it once got swapped out by Amazon,my mates packed in it had never been used ,he gave it to me for spares I plugged it in and it works !!
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Post by dusty350 on Nov 25, 2020 9:03:30 GMT 1
I've never been that impressed with the Dremmels I've had (3 up to date). I have bought the Lidl/Aldi Parkside copy, and they've been as good as a Dremmel for about a third of the price. Dremmel cutting discs and accessories do seem the best quality though. Dusty  |
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Post by tony2stroke on Nov 25, 2020 10:51:52 GMT 1
you really need to hold the drill solid Tony if doing that. having a flailing drill isnt at all ideal :/ Don't worry, I am a fully qualified idiot, I normally put 1 foot on the drill handle, and its on lowest speed setting, as I never alter transfer porting I use this for all my porting work too. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 25, 2020 13:12:37 GMT 1
Just bought a Von Haus 170w tool off eBay
£22.99 delivered with accessories, 2 year guarantee and compatible with Dremel tools
I'll let you know how it seems when it arrives
Steve
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Post by speedar on Nov 25, 2020 13:29:51 GMT 1
Bought my first Dremel 10 years ago and still working after loads of abuse! Think bearings are worn as is lock button to change bits etc. Just bought a new one before old one breaks mid job. Will see how long this one lasts. Not feeling too confident in new one lasting as long!
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Post by abar121 on Nov 25, 2020 14:33:30 GMT 1
I've never been that impressed with the Dremmels I've had (3 up to date). I have bought the Lidl/Aldi Parkside copy, and they've been as good as a Dremmel for about a third of the price. Dremmel cutting discs and accessories do seem the best quality though. Dusty Yup. Lots of the clones are just as good / bad. Treat them as disposable. I use a die grinder air tool for anything that would tax a dremel. Half decent ones are twenty quid or so. |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 25, 2020 15:29:09 GMT 1
Just bought a Von Haus 170w tool off eBay £22.99 delivered with accessories, 2 year guarantee and compatible with Dremel tools I'll let you know how it seems when it arrives Steve Looks nice and errrr orange! But it does have a tool tub that looks like you can get into it without a PhD. Let us know how you get on with this, looks to be a Dremel clone. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 28, 2020 12:39:53 GMT 1
Just bought a Von Haus 170w tool off eBay £22.99 delivered with accessories, 2 year guarantee and compatible with Dremel tools I'll let you know how it seems when it arrives Steve Looks nice and errrr orange! But it does have a tool tub that looks like you can get into it without a PhD. Let us know how you get on with this, looks to be a Dremel clone. Just opened it up, plugged it in and can confirm it makes a whirry noise and the ends goes round 😁 A few good points over the Dremel The on/off is separate to the speed control dial so easier switching on and off at the same speed Comes with a spare set of brushes The tools have a thicker shank but there are 3 different sets of chuck collets so should work with Dremel and the cheap bits with the thinner shank Loads of tool bits Only slight negative is the box the tools are in is cracked, made of a brittle plastic and not packed very well but that's no biggy, plenty of tubs in the garage Only lots of use and time will tell Steve   |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 28, 2020 13:28:03 GMT 1
Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered one as a back up as also found the field motor for my Dremel at £15 delivered so giving it one last chance.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2020 16:37:21 GMT 1
Looks nice and errrr orange! But it does have a tool tub that looks like you can get into it without a PhD. Let us know how you get on with this, looks to be a Dremel clone. Just opened it up, plugged it in and can confirm it makes a whirry noise and the ends goes round 😁 A few good points over the Dremel The on/off is separate to the speed control dial so easier switching on and off at the same speed Comes with a spare set of brushes The tools have a thicker shank but there are 3 different sets of chuck collets so should work with Dremel and the cheap bits with the thinner shank Loads of tool bits Only slight negative is the box the tools are in is cracked, made of a brittle plastic and not packed very well but that's no biggy, plenty of tubs in the garage Only lots of use and time will tell Steve Very similar to the ones we can get down under, Chinese made Ozito is our brand, looks exactly the same except for the colour I have 2, the first one the flex extension sh1t itself, so I bought another, it was pretty much better value to buy the whole 300 piece kit than just a new extension It has outlasted the battery Dremel by about 5 years so far, the tools made by Dremel are better, both polishing felts are still rubbish though, cant get either to stay on the tool, they usually end up whizzing off to some far flung corner of the shed never to be found again They are about 20 quid in your language, I see they now also come as a cordless too for about 27 quid earthman , 20 years old and still going, that surely has to be a record, you must have gotten one of the early very high quality German ones, it certainly doesn't owe you anything thats for sure |
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Post by earthman on Dec 1, 2020 21:04:00 GMT 1
Yes, I do believe that it were one of the early ones, certainly cost a lot of money back then too.
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