I have long liked to have a hand grinder smaller and lighter than my Dremels. I finally found a set recently at Harbor freight. Decent price, too.
Only problem is it has a 3/32 chuck, even though the box says 1/8. However, the unit comes with some 3/32 grinders, and I do have a few others in my collection, so I guess that isn’t too much of a problem.
How much and how well does it work? I’m guessing it’s about half the size of my Dremel based on your picture.
How does this differ from a Dremel or other rotary tool, Don? I mean, will you get different results with this, compared to using a Dremel with grinding bits and wheels?
Don’s key point is “Smaller & Lighter” which I would concour with…
I have several, for different purposes:
One mains powered runs 10-25,000 revs, powerfull enough to cut through shelves.
Second, mains powered UK version of Dremmel, with an electronic speed controller, 0-15,000 revs, though it ‘pulses’ between 0-1000 rev, used to drill small holes carefully
Third, a 2 AA battery powered $/£/€ store special, used as a paint stirrer/grinder/polisher, BECAUSE it is low speed & Low Torque.
Forth, a battery powered toothbrush, modified with stickypads as a rotory sander.
Fith, an 18V battery contractors’ drill… low speed bodgers lathe, etc…
I have others as well… [8-|]
The Drill Master cost me between ten and twenty bucks- don’t remember the exact amount. It is smaller and lighter than either my battery or AC dremel. Sometimes working on small parts or assemblies I have longed for a lighter and smaller tool. The Drill Master does not have a speed control. However, it is low torque, and speed does vary depending on how hard you try to grind. It will not be my primary grinder- I have a nice battery Dremel that has excellent speed control, but a heavy weight, and an AC model with same features. But the Drill Master will come in handy working on smaller stuff.
Ah, OK, understood. Thanks for explaining!
Well put Jon…Don’s original post is very self explanatory and a explanation was not needed.