On 12/05/2021 14:51, David wrote:
I have a mains powered multi tool which is very useful for stuff like
cutting between floorboards, but is still a bit brutal.

I'm looking for something to do more delicate work like cut a plastic
cover to an electrical item (removed, of course).

There is far too much choice on t'Internet so looking for recommendations.

£30 or under if possible although that may guarantee a piece of crap.


Cheers



Dave R


I've had various. I currently have Proxxon and Draper "mains" ones, both
"Dremel" sized, the cheaper Draper isn't quite so nicely finished but it
runs up to 30k, compared to the 15k Proxxon. One has a normal chuck, the
other collets so which one I use depends on what tool I am using. I also
have a small no-name cordless recharged via USB, it's more like the size
of a volt stick. Although it obviously does not have the torque of the
mains ones it is surprisingly capable for delicate jobs.

I did have a consumer "Dremel" but that had a winding failure, very
unexpected after using industrial ones for a couple of decades. And IIRC
I had to change the Proxxon after a switch fault. So you don't
necessarily get what you pay for.