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RE: Power Tools


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  • Subject: RE: Power Tools
  • From: "Phil Harris" <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 22:31:12 +0100
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Well it's proved no damn good for removing grout from between the tiles in my bathrrom!
 
All it did was set the tip of the tool glowing...
 
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Gordon [mailto:paul_gordon@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 24 May 2001 18:42
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxxSubject: Re: [ukha_d] Power Tools

TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!!!!!
 
Paul G.
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Power Tools

I have a great use for my Dremel...

...I use it to take the hard skin off my feet.

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ian Lowe [mailto:ian@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 24 May 2001 16:38
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Power Tools
>
>
> Unless you have tried one previously and loved it, I would
> advise against a
> Dremel.
>
> Basically, I find it's in that awkward middle ground, it
> doesn't have the
> nads for serious work, (even cutting out SCART outlines on a
> 19" Rack Panel
> was too much for it) and it's too clumsy for really fine work...
>
> I have the corded variable speed one, which jenni got me for
> a Christmas
> Pressie a couple of years back. every time I get the chance
> and a new job
> presents itself, I pull it out, and give it a bash. each
> time, I put it
> away, and use hand tools, (for fine work) or my "real" power drill.
>
> I have a B&D KR700CRE (also a chrimble pressy). This is an amazing
> allrounder that copes fine with everything from drilling 12mm
> Masonry holes
> right through my external walls for Halogen lights, down to
> ultra precise
> 3mm holes in a plastic case for mini-leds. It's paid for
> itself many times
> over, whereas the Dremel has yet to perform a useful task. :(
>
> Ian.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don McAllister" <donmc@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 2:30 PM
> Subject: [ukha_d] Power Tools
>
>
> >
> > Looking to do some case cutouts - Anyone recent experience
> of buying a
> > Dremel at knockdown prices ?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Don
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>

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