Quick GMC Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I was wondering if the WorkStation was worth getting. Sometimes I have trouble drilling holes straight by hand, but some of these attachments are more clunky and a hassle than they're worth. I still have a long way to go before I dive into a mini lathe and mill. This is what I am talking about http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=220-01 Also, I found a bunch of stuff I didn't even know they made http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=675 http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=A679-02 http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=2500-01 http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=A576 http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=231
Foxer Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I have the Workstation and got it with the same idea of drilling an accurate 90 degree hole. The project I had in mind was a custom rim I had with closely spaced holes around it. Another thread here told of creating a guide from paper to use for spacing the holes. I haven't tried yet, but the Workstation I was happy with and my little used old Dremal is mounted to it. I have used it more as just grinding tool so far. Drilling hole with the old wired Dremal tends to melt the plastic too much which is the reason I bought a battery Stylus. In any case, this is a good option when buying a drill press for mega funds is not in the cards. It is rigid enough for any use I'd have in modeling. In the end, for the wheels I mentioned, I got this Arbor/Punch Press with the pin vise holder from Micro Mark. It will give me the 90 drgree hold accuracy using a pin vice. It hasn't been tested as I just received it but feels rigid enough and should do the job for me. I also have the Multi-Vise and that has proved to be a good addition and has also been used to hold my Dremal for grinding in addition to other vise uses. Recently I used it to hold a garden hose water pump when the basement drains overflowed.
426-Hemi Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I've got all sorts of Dremel's both the rotary tools AND the attachments, including the Work Station, and have to find fault, BUT, be sure when drilling the axis is at 90 degrees, as that adjustment is made to be adjusted from 90 to I think 45 degrees.....
my80malibu Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I have had one for years. Never used it though, but I have one.
426-Hemi Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) - I just got for Christmas one of the old Dremel 4 inch Table Saws, what a nice little saw! (Its fence is more accurate then my full size 10 inch Ryobi!) Edited January 6, 2016 by 426-Hemi Just can't type some times!!!! LOL
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