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robrenz:
I have no interest in a brand war but If you compare a higher end Dremel models that cost as much as the Proxon you will see why. The #398 industrial Dremel I have and mentioned in this thread is much heavier duty in design and construction than the Proxon.
Kryoclasm:
I would recommend Foredom flexshaft.

I have used these for plastic model building, jewelry and electronics.

The key factor about a Foredom tool is that you can purchase the hand piece, the motor type, the collet system and the foot or hand speed control; a la carte or in a complete kit.

Above that, you can have a system that works at extreme slow speeds with high torque and high speeds with fine precision.

The only down side is that it is a fixed location device. You need to mount is on a hanger or retractable cable, whatever. It is not very portable.

Yes, you can use a drill press attachment as well.

Now, I do own and have always owned a Dremel, I like that tool too, but not if I need precision control.  Ok, that's my opinion.  :-+
Carrington:

--- Quote from: robrenz on December 29, 2013, 06:00:10 pm ---I have no interest in a brand war but If you compare a higher end Dremel models that cost as much as the Proxon you will see why. The #398 industrial Dremel I have and mentioned in this thread is much heavier duty in design and construction than the Proxon.

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A war of brands, no please. Just look online to see the public perceptions. I will not say anything more.
robrenz:

--- Quote from: Kryoclasm on December 29, 2013, 06:21:30 pm ---I would recommend Foredom flexshaft.

Above that, you can have a system that works at extreme slow speeds with high torque and high speeds with fine precision.

The only down side is that it is a fixed location device. You need to mount is on a hanger or retractable cable, whatever. It is not very portable.

Now, I do own and have always owned a Dremel, I like that tool too, but not if I need precision control.  Ok, that's my opinion.  :-+


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+1 on all those points.  Many operations are performed much better well below the typical 5000 rpm minimum of the dremel style units.
nanofrog:

--- Quote from: Kryoclasm on December 29, 2013, 06:21:30 pm ---Above that, you can have a system that works at extreme slow speeds with high torque and high speeds with fine precision.
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+1  :-+

FWIW, Dremel actually makes an equivalent model (9100 Fortiflex). Not cheap either (~$250 through 3rd party seller on Amazon), but is a little less expensive than Foredom. No idea how it stacks up though.
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