206 pc. rotary tool & accessory set $26

[McPhreak]

I've been looking for a rotary tool for a while now and my local costco just got an AllTrade variable speed (8-33k) rotary tool for $26. Comes with 206 accesories. Thought it would be good for some of the case modders out there. Item#907240.

Here's the kit from another website. Text

 

[Miramonti]

that's a great price. question would be...how much worse off would someone be with an alltrade vs. a dremel.

 

[toant103]

not bad. Have to check it out

 

[rogersjdr]

I wonder how much power it has?

 

[amdskip]

If you are considering this I would highly getting the dremel instead. You get what you pay for and this thing looks like a POS in my opinion.

 

[Averox]

The rotary tool itself probably sucks, but would the bits be worth it?

I'm probably going to pick up the Dremel accessory kit one of these days.

 

[masterxfob]

if it sucks, you can always return it to costco with no hassle.

 

[esquared]

The Costco in my area has an Alltrade dremel-type accessory kit with 200+ pieces for 18.99 if I remember correctly. This is without the rotary tool.

Edit:
I think this is the one for sale at Costco at the 18.99 price.
Worksmith Rotary Tool Accessory Set

 

[mindwreck]

never tried their rotary tool, but i do have some of their bits, they work pretty well with my dremel, for that price, i would get it just for the bits.

 

[McPhreak]

Originally posted by: jjsole
that's a great price. question would be...how much worse off would someone be with an alltrade vs. a dremel.

What makes dremel so good?

 

[BlackPear1]

Rotary tools don't seem that high tech to me - I would be inclined to try this brand at this price, especially with Costco's customer satisfaction policy behind it. Thahks OP.

 

[bigfil]

Originally posted by: mindwreck
never tried their rotary tool, but i do have some of their bits, they work pretty well with my dremel, for that price, i would get it just for the bits.

thats what i'm talkin about
i need bits for my 24volt impact hammer/drilling tool hehe

 

[Jaxidian]

I'm thinking the same thing - get it and if the rotary too sucks ass, then don't return it still because of the bits. That's a good price if it comes with a good seleciton of bits.

 

[Zap]

I got a cheap rotary tool from Walmart for $14. RPMs may be a bit low, but it's done pretty much everything I ever asked it to do (except use this super thin bit that is too skinny for the collar).

 

[carmat4]

Since they ran out of the Dremel kit, when I saw this, and the price it was a no brainer. If it dies, just take it back..

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: McPhreak

Originally posted by: jjsole
that's a great price. question would be...how much worse off would someone be with an alltrade vs. a dremel.

What makes dremel so good?

Imo:

strong motor, so it can continue to work amidst resistance
variable speed in a way that is extremely variable between its high/low range
smoothness and quality of motor, giving it good durability/lifespan.

I've never tried another brand rotary tool so I don't know how these issues compare, but off the top of my head I find these valuable. Of course if one compares a dremel cordless vs. another cordless there are some other issues as well, altho I've only used a corded one.