[cobalt]

I use rotary tools a lot the burrs are great for detail work and the sanding drums are brill

I picked up 3 rotarty tools very cheap and wouldnt be without them ,always have them with different fixtures in

Not had a dremmel though but i hammer the rotary tools suprised they have lasted so long. but dremmel is expensive over here as i onl paid under 10$ for each one i have ,where dremmel are nearer a 100$

Do try to get the double cut burrs .you have a better range of burrs over there than i can get the import tax must be high or the tool companys know how to screw you.

i would shop round ask locally whats available ,i understand that dremmel does have a good reputation the stickmakers on here should be able to help you ,

 

[cobalt]

Sorry didnt realise you where a aussie

the rotary tools i use are called workzone and power craft both have had a lot of use and abuse. several people have said the dremmel will stand 4 hours constant use whcih is pretty good .

I would advise you to get a flexishaft on them it makes detail work much better

I only paid 6£ for then dont know the exchange rate but they where in a clerance sale.

 

[cobalt]

have to agree on the turbo power its a bit more versatile

but i have had my cheap rotary tools for nearly 3 years now ,but since i started carving hiking pole toppers use them nearly everyday and i do hammer them ,with the flexicable on hadnt any trouble with vibrations.

If you do go ahead and get one use a leather apron and dust mask with them for saftey ,i never use them without wearing them .

I fancy a fordom tool its powerful and some models have reverse on them which i think is a great idea ,when carving small pieces it would be very handy as sometimes you are forced to go against the grain.and the idea of a foot control for the speed sounds useful, mine have a knob for increasing power as you want.

There also great for making puppets carving details aroud the eyes nose and chin

 

[cobalt]

hope you post some work when you start using it, hope it works well for you