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  1. #1
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    Default Dremel attachments on Chinese "knockoffs"

    I have a Dremel SawMax, Dremel scroll saw and a couple of Chinese knockoff rotary handsets. Actually I "almost" given the handsets to my wife to use in her Ceramics where she uses them to carve greenware.

    I want to get the 4200 handset later this year. That won't be going anywhere near the Ceramics Studio!!!

    I have a job at the moment cleaning up some hinge pockets on a door jamb and don't fancy wielding a normal router for that job but it seems that maybe the Dremel sized one would be safe enough. Before I lay out on the Router attachment has anyone used them on Non-Dremel knockoffs. If they work OK I'll buy one and use the El Cheapo handset until I can get the genuine article.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerryattrick View Post
    I have a Dremel SawMax, Dremel scroll saw and a couple of Chinese knockoff rotary handsets. Actually I "almost" given the handsets to my wife to use in her Ceramics where she uses them to carve greenware.

    I want to get the 4200 handset later this year. That won't be going anywhere near the Ceramics Studio!!!

    I have a job at the moment cleaning up some hinge pockets on a door jamb and don't fancy wielding a normal router for that job but it seems that maybe the Dremel sized one would be safe enough. Before I lay out on the Router attachment has anyone used them on Non-Dremel knockoffs. If they work OK I'll buy one and use the El Cheapo handset until I can get the genuine article.

    Hi doe's the El Cheapo have a threaded collar similar to the Dremel? If it hasn't then it won't fit, as the router uses a screw collar to hold the Dremel in place.
    Kryn

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    what's your objection to a sharp chisel?
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    what's your objection to a sharp chisel?

    a. I don't have one - the two I have are BLUNT
    b. I have no confidence that I will be able to use one to clean up round corners in the mortise.
    c. I need an excuse to eventually get a Dremel

    One suggestion was to get a trim router instead of the Dremel as it would be more useful but I think that would be too dangerous to use on a door jamb in place.... fine if the frame had not been installed.

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    Well I solved my dilemma.

    I will buy a Maktec trim Router this weekend using a Bunnings voucher that is about to expire. I'll adapt my door hinge jig to use on the jamb coupled with a bigger base.

    I also ditched the idea of the Dremel in favour of a Proxxon after reading reviews comparing the two. It seems the quality of the options such as drill press etc are better on the Proxxon. They also have quite a nice wee router attachment that I plan to get later. The Proxxon has been ordered from Australia and even with the freight it s $50 cheaper than the latest Dremel.

    Now I have another dilemma- Er Indoors is not going to be happy when she finds out but they tell me bruises go away after a few days but the scars take a bit longer

    Now I suppose I need to sort out my chisels and stop being a woose and try using them.

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