I absolutely LOVE using my Dremel tool, and I highly recommend rotary tools for this kind of home hobby/DIY project work.
However . . . . for the
budget minded DIY'er who doesn't need every last one of the Dremel brand (i.e. brand = more expensive), there
are several other brands available besides Dremel - though they vary with regard to the number of accessories available. For example, an amazingly
affordable (and virtually every bit as functional) alternative might be the
HARBOR FREIGHT ROTARY TOOL SETS.
I know there are mixed opinions out there regarding Harbor Frieght tools .... but honestly, for the non-professional DIY'er, I've never (yet) had any problems or issues with them. I recently purchased
Harbor Freight's 12" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (for $119), and after well over two dozen uses over the last month thus far, it's working GREAT !!! (I even wrote a review that is included within that product's reviews section - same username as here :cool )
One of the REALLY cool things about Harbor Freight is that they put out discount coupons CONSTANTLY --->
SEE HERE
(I'm actually planning on a Harbor Freight run this (rainy) weekend - picking up a mess of 12" ratchet bar/clamp/spreaders, a digital caliper, t-square and a variety of other tools and tidbits this weekend at my local Harbor Freight location(s).)
Anyway, the point is that for those of you home hobby level DIY'ers who are not (and do not really ever
intend to be) professional contractors or ultra-precision level woodworkers, there are a multitude of resources out there that can help you save a HELLUVA LOT OF MONEY for items and tools you can use/need for many prop-making projects.
Okay, soapbox soliloquy over .... Hope some of that was informative and useful to at least
one of you.
:behave
TOM
