best rotary tool?

[Spike00513]

I broke my dremel a while ago, but I do recall it being useful at times. It was an old model.

I think the company has a lifetime warranty policy, so I thought about mailing it in for repair. But at that point I didn't feel like bothering them with an old product beat to shit.
Mistake or not, what's done is done, and I threw it away. I was unable to get it working by replacing the carbon brushes.

For shits and giggles, I looked on Amazon to see what's available. Hopefully nicer looking new models.
To my surprise, the Dremel of today looks like it might be cordless. Also, they seem cheaper than I thought. $20, and not $40. Though some cost more, and I'm not sure why/if there's a valid reason.

There also appears to be a rival company called Wen. I eyed their bench grinder because I might be able to use one, and it's only $20. It popped up as a top seller.
To be honest, I don't put much thought into these things anymore. I just look at whatever is listed at the top, as best seller, top seller, most reviews, most high reviews, and so on.

Anyone have any thoughts? Are these good? Or is it too weak and meant for much milder use, than automotive work?



And the bench grinder. I was thinking to at least use it to file down a generic Seal Puller tool that I got to change a seal. Because the ECS instructions to use it say it must be ground down thinner, though I haven't tried using it yet to confirm.
A bench grinder can also be useful with a wire wheel bit to clean things such as bolts.

[Tahoe3.0]

I swear by my dremel, just get a new one in my opinion. As far as the variance in price goes the more expensive models will have a higher rpm and more robust motor. I get by fine with mine (which is the model shown in your picture).

[Spike00513]

I swear by my dremel, just get a new one in my opinion. As far as the variance in price goes the more expensive models will have a higher rpm and more robust motor. I get by fine with mine (which is the model shown in your picture).

thought I'd try something new
ordered the Wen

[EuroxS4]

I have that tool.Very cheap.I wouldnt recommend it to be honest.Biggest issue with the wen if the quality of the bits they provide very cheap and falls apart when grinding or cutting thin metal.But you get what you pay for.I prefer the dremel,but not battery powered.

[Spike00513]

I have that tool.Very cheap.I wouldnt recommend it to be honest.Biggest issue with the wen if the quality of the bits they provide very cheap and falls apart when grinding or cutting thin metal.But you get what you pay for.I prefer the dremel,but not battery powered.

haven't found a use for the provided bits yet
it came with what appears to be a dremel bit holder adapter thing though, which I put on to use my old dremel bits I probably got from a hardware store or Harbor Freight
in this case it was a steel wire wheel to use at low RPM to clean up the water pump seating area, in combination with steel wool and a scotchbrite pad

I think my last Dremel only had 2 speed settings, High and Low

might've been this one:

[AvantNoir]

I've got one of these, and I love it. More torque than you'll ever need, and WAY better than a dremel:

[EvoToSQ5]

I've got one of these, and I love it. More torque than you'll ever need, and WAY better than a dremel:

I loved mine. Used it quite a bit and then one day the motor went poof and a cloud of smoke came out of the tool. Ended up picking up a corded dremel on sale but I wish I just bought another Milwaukee cordless unit instead.


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[Spike00513]

^I've heard a lot about Milwaukee. Didn't know they have a rotary.
I think HumbleMechanic has a lot of tools by them (YouTube channel VW Master Tech)

[EvoToSQ5]

^I've heard a lot about Milwaukee. Didn't know they have a rotary.
I think HumbleMechanic has a lot of tools by them (YouTube channel VW Master Tech)

I am a licensed electrician by trade and all my cordless tools are Milwaukee. I have both the M18 and M12 lineup and they have taken a beating and still work as well as they did on day 1. I use all the high capacity batteries and don’t have to charge batteries for nearly a week at a time. They also have one of the best warranties on the market. Turnaround is usually 2 weeks from my experience.


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[EuroxS4]

I will say that I have the milwaukee drill and 1/4 electric rachet.Very happy with them!!!