MINI ROTARY GRINDER | 
 enlarge | Brand: American Science & Surplus
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $34.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 51088
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B0001LCMQS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Rotary Tool Set. Not every well-made rotary tool is a big-D We consider this one not only a good-quality tool, but an excellent buy. | | • | The fitted plastic carrying case 12" x 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" contains not only the 120VAC-powered 8,000-30,000 rpm mini grinder, but a stand with a C-clamp to mount it on a bench or table, a 3-ft extension shaft, and a good assortment of bits, grinding stones, cut-off wheels, etc, including collets to fit 1/8" and 1/16" bits. | | • | The telescoping stand extends from 10" to almost 22" and holds the tool above your work, while you grind, sand, cut, etc., with the tip of the convenient, easy-to-grip, flexible extension. | | • | A nice package, and a very nice gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys working with hobby tools. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Rotary Tool Set. Not every well-made rotary tool is a big-D. We consider this one not only a good-quality tool, but an excellent buy. The fitted plastic carrying case 12" x 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" contains not only the 120VAC-powered 8,000-30,000 rpm mini grinder, but a stand with a C-clamp to mount it on a bench or table, a 3-ft extension shaft, and a good assortment of bits, grinding stones, cut-off wheels, etc, including collets to fit 1/8" and 1/16" bits. The telescoping stand extends from 10" to almost 22" and holds the tool above your work, while you grind, sand, cut, etc., with the tip of the convenient, easy-to-grip, flexible extension. A nice package, and a very nice gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys working with hobby tools.
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| Customer Reviews:
excellent and inexpensive, a complete rotary toolset August 27, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent, and amazing bang for the buck. For less than thirty bucks you are getting a complete rotary toolset, with an assortment of bits, a c-clamp to clamp the rotary tool to the desk, a flexible extension shaft, everything in one box. Everything fits securely in the box and doesnt rattle around or fall out.
You wont find anything less expensive than this for such a complete set. Plus it is speed-adjustable. Changing bits is a snap, no special tools needed.
Quality is excellent. i was astonished at how amazingly quiet the rotary tool is (I had never used one before). Its much, much quieter than an average hand drill. I could use it in a crowded apartment without ever disturbing my neighbors, at any time of day.
This tool from American Science arrived very quickly (within 2 days). The tool rotates very smoothly and without vibration. Its amazingly useful around the house, from cutting to grinding and etching and drilling. You can buy other kinds of bits if you need them, they are fairly inexpensive.
I dont know if regular dremel bits will fit this, but it does come with extra collets and I have been able to put regular drill bits into it.
The speed is adjustable and you'll rarely need to go above the second setting. For cutting they recommend low speed settings; for grinding, high speed.
The trick with any rotary tool seems to be to use the speed rather than force, to let the speed do the work and to not rush it. Even for cutting, its best not to put pressure on the bit, but to just let the speed do its work. This rotary tool cut through a wood desk (i was cutting a hole to let cords through) like it was butter. I barely had to put any pressure on it. Of course its not as powerful as a regular router, but it does work and it is far more versatile and inexpensive than a real router!
Best to wear protective goggles (saw dust does fly around a little bit) and a nose mask.
Now that I have a quality and inexpensive router, I honestly dont know how I survived all these years without one in the house.
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