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Parkside rotary tool at Lidl

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I've been without a Dremel for a while now, and had to resort to my larger die grinder, which is awkward and a bit gutsy for fine work.
I've had 2 Dremels a corded and a cordless one and both have given up the ghost after a year or so.

Anyway, popped into Lidl the other day and clocked a Parkside rotary tool at £14.99, with a good few accessories
I've had a lot of their tools and they're all covered by their 3 year warranty

Anyway picked the tool up, as its so cheap and I needed it for a particular task.

Pleased to see on opening that its a cordless one, so very handy

Its already paid for itself, with some stippling to a pistol grip.
Not sure how long it will last, but with a 3 year warranty, its a no risk buy.
 
robs5230 said:
I've been without a Dremel for a while now, and had to resort to my larger die grinder, which is awkward and a bit gutsy for fine work.
I've had 2 Dremels a corded and a cordless one and both have given up the ghost after a year or so.

Anyway, popped into Lidl the other day and clocked a Parkside rotary tool at £14.99, with a good few accessories
I've had a lot of their tools and they're all covered by their 3 year warranty

Anyway picked the tool up, as its so cheap and I needed it for a particular task.

Pleased to see on opening that its a cordless one, so very handy

Its already paid for itself, with some stippling to a pistol grip.
Not sure how long it will last, but with a 3 year warranty, its a no risk buy.
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Sounds like a win win mate and you never know it may last well.
 
Thanks for the heads up Rob. I think I might have a look at one of these if they still have them in at the weekend.
Are the bits comparable with other brands?
 
I've tried a few cheap ones and whilst fine for the "odd job" the vibration and harshness during prolonged use is what made me buy another Dremel.... I've got
Draper and Aldi mains powered ones in a box somewhere as emergency back up jobs should the Dremel be out on loan or actually fails.
 
Some guys laugh at me but I find the range of tools available from Parkside are just the job.
Admittedly they dont get the grief I used to give my tools when I was working but they do everything I ask of them and the 3 yr warranty gives peace of mind.
 
gtfreight said:
Thanks for the heads up Rob. I think I might have a look at one of these if they still have them in at the weekend.
Are the bits comparable with other brands?
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Hi Gary
Yes all the Dremel bits will fit and it comes with a selection of different sized collets
 
Mark Palmer said:
I've tried a few cheap ones and whilst fine for the "odd job" the vibration and harshness during prolonged use is what made me buy another Dremel.... I've got
Draper and Aldi mains powered ones in a box somewhere as emergency back up jobs should the Dremel be out on loan or actually fails.
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This one's very smooth. Digital speed control as well.
No vibration at all

For 15 quid, I'm happy. If it fails, it goes back
 
robs5230 said:
I've been without a Dremel for a while now, and had to resort to my larger die grinder, which is awkward and a bit gutsy for fine work.
I've had 2 Dremels a corded and a cordless one and both have given up the ghost after a year or so.

Anyway, popped into Lidl the other day and clocked a Parkside rotary tool at £14.99, with a good few accessories
I've had a lot of their tools and they're all covered by their 3 year warranty

Anyway picked the tool up, as its so cheap and I needed it for a particular task.

Pleased to see on opening that its a cordless one, so very handy

Its already paid for itself, with some stippling to a pistol grip.
Not sure how long it will last, but with a 3 year warranty, its a no risk buy.
Click to expand...
I thought they had Starmer spinning on his head then ..... Rotary Tool
 
Hi Rob
You get what you pay for...
Yes we've all heard that one.
But then again we've all heard, all the gear and no idea...
The truth is, for a hobbyist Lidl stuff is fine and is often up to the required task. Don't be put off.
You go enjoy doing some er, um, mini drilling or whatever. :):)
Good luck.
 
Thanx for the heads up....
Sounds like a bargain, hope it lasts well, and as you say 3yr warranty, so a no brainer.

TBH I've always thought Dremels are way over priced for what they are, bit like iPhones/iPads, etc.
Theres loads of far batter value stuff out there that does the same (or better) for less money.

I've had two non dremel rotary tools, first one cost about £30 and lasted a few years, then my current one was a Lidl or Aldi buy, can't remember which. Think it cost me about £25-£30 and has lasted a few years and still going strong. Parkside, et al all seem to be very good quality for the money and good value. I have a few of their tools.
Cheers
 
robs5230 said:
I've been without a Dremel for a while now, and had to resort to my larger die grinder, which is awkward and a bit gutsy for fine work.
I've had 2 Dremels a corded and a cordless one and both have given up the ghost after a year or so.

Anyway, popped into Lidl the other day and clocked a Parkside rotary tool at £14.99, with a good few accessories
I've had a lot of their tools and they're all covered by their 3 year warranty

Anyway picked the tool up, as its so cheap and I needed it for a particular task.

Pleased to see on opening that its a cordless one, so very handy

Its already paid for itself, with some stippling to a pistol grip.
Not sure how long it will last, but with a 3 year warranty, its a no risk buy.
Click to expand...
Make sure you keep the reciept though! The old aldi dremel clone I got ten years ago is still going strong but the slow start is a bit poor, the chuck lock button sticks in too so may mod it to get a grip on the top to pull it out.
 
Mark Palmer said:
I've tried a few cheap ones and whilst fine for the "odd job" the vibration and harshness during prolonged use is what made me buy another Dremel.... I've got
Draper and Aldi mains powered ones in a box somewhere as emergency back up jobs should the Dremel be out on loan or actually fails.
Click to expand...
I'd loan out the cheap ones not your dremel if i were you.
 
Parkside stuff is generally good value and good quality for the money. I have one of their cheap dremels as well as the real thing, brought the cheapo one to keep in my van when I was working from a van. Its ok but doesn't have anywhere near the torque of the real thing by comparison, it can be stalled out if asked to work to hard. It's great for lighter jobs, not so much for the heavier jobs.
 
Got parkside bench grinder with rotary tool attachment, impact gun (def not enough break off for rusted Landy bolts but useful for wheel nuts!) and also got a load of parkside pry bars. I’ve been absolutely abusing the pry bars last couple of weeks and they’ve been decent!
 
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