On 20 Mar 2005 14:17:59 -0800, "beee" wrote:

I'm looking to buy a rotary tool to sand and detail small parts (dense
foam and plastic). I've seen some cheaper rotary tools and am
considering them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

Here's one I've seen at Target. It has a lot of the grinding bits I
would use and a flex shaft and its only $25. Would I be throwing away
my money if I bought something like this? Should I go for the Dremel
instead? (similar Dremel set would cost $75).

Thanks

If you are not going to use it very much, you probably won't notice
the difference. But if you plan to use it 15-20 hours a week, I
suspect you would be happier with the Dremel. I have a three different
units, including one Dremel. For a quick job, any will work. But when
I get ready to sit down for a big job, I only pull out the Dremel.

Bob McConnell
N2SPP