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Old 24-12-2008, 11:54 PM
ausastronomer (John Bambury)
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Ian,

I actually own 2 dremel tools. A traditional "dremel" and a slightly larger "triton" dremel, which doesn't have quite as high revs as the traditional dremel but the triton has more torque for slightly heavier jobs. They are excellent tools and usefull for jobs you wouldn't think possible. Highly recommended for any handyman or tinkerer. In answer to the question I think you are asking? Are the dremel bits only able to be used in a traditional power drill? The answer is not very well!! The dremel bits are designed to cut and work at the high revs of the dremel style tool which is in the order of 5,000 rpm to 40,000rpm. A power drill operates at between 500rpm and 2400rpm. For the cost involved I would be buying the dremel "kit" which includes the tool and a large "bit set". You will be amazed at what you use it for.

Cheers,
John B
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