Dremel type tools

[JHertzman@domain.elided]

David Ziglin asks about Dremel type tools, and whether anyone know of a 
supplier or brand name selling attachments with integrity?

I would nominate Foredom Electric for the primary brand name among 
industrial-duty miniature power tools. They make several flexible shaft 
machines from 1/10 to 1/4 hp, normally with a 1/8" collet but with optional 
collets from 1/16" to 1/4" in 1/32" increments as well as a key-tightened 
Jacobs microchuck, and wide varieties of bits and points in tungsten carbide, 
silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, ruby, diamond and high-speed steel as well 
as the usual mini-sanding disks and drums and wire brushes etc. 

David is quite correct that safety glasses are essential, and that wire 
brushes can disintegrate too quickly, especially if not used with a light 
touch. Foredom prices start at the high end of Dremel prices and go up from 
there, and in my opinion are worth the premium.

John H.  

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