On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:14:37 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
vortex2 wrote:
I think a Dremel drill will fit the bill, but on Googling am faced with
an overwealming number of product permutations and combinations.

I have no special application, but can think of many occasions when I
could have used one in the past.

I guess decision #1 is cordless versus cable version.

I've used a 'clone' for many years for electronics stuff, and it's
cordless. Absolutely great tool. But that's only really drilling and
occasional grinding/polishing. If you were using it at its limits -
cutting steel etc - I'd say a mains powered one would be better.

Agreed, the battery ones are only useful for "hobby" work on small
items whilst the mains ones are a serious tool that can tackle
surprisingly large jobs. Those little sanding cylinders have a
remarkable life and can sand the dodgy bits of a window frame in short
order.