question about Saiga12 conversion, best Dremel

[RichardC1967 81]

I have a question about what the best Dremel tool kit to use when doing the Saiga 12 conversion, with so many models out there I want to pick the best one that will cover all the bases..

 

Thanks

[magsite20 1,664]

[Paulyski 2,227]

Just get one with progressively adjustable speed control.

The 2 setting one isn't as versatile. Slow as hell, or balls-out fast. It's annoying.

[Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393]

I have the Dremel 4000, it is a great model, can adjust speeds from 10,000 to 35,000 RPM (I may be slightly off on the values) on a dial. It works great and I've used mine almost on a weekly basis for damn near everything.: And it's only $79 or $89 at Home Depot/Lowe's.

 

Gotta warn you, though. Once you have a dremel, you will want a million different attachments for it. It's almost as bad as gun collecting! $2 here, $2 there. And for every little task you will instantly think "I bet I can dremel this shit....."

 

One thing, don't go with the cheapo-Chinese ones. They are cool and will do the job but at $20 you get what you pay for, they burn out very quickly and most of them have really shitty speed controls.

 

Amazon has the Dremel 4000 for $82 free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-3-34-120-Volt-Variable/dp/B002L3RUVQ

Also for a starter Dremel I'd recommend an accessory kit: http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-697-06-150-Piece-Super-Accessory-Assortment/dp/B0000C6DZ6/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_c

And a cutting kit: http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-688-01-Piece-Rotary-Cut-Off/dp/B00005LEY1/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1282179640&sr=1-17

Edited August 19, 2010 by Classy Kalashnikov

[RichardC1967 81]

Thanks for the input..I guess its better to the the electric ones, not the battery operated ones which seem to bog down quicker.If and when I do the conversion, I want to have the best tool available for the job..