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Dremel vs. RTX

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waddles

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Going to buy either a Dremel or an RTX tomorrow, and I wanted to ask ya'lls opinion. My main concern is whether or not I'll be able to use Dremel cut-off wheels on the RTX without having to buy another bit.

Also, how important is the speed variation? Should I spring for the 10 speed Dremel, or would a 3 speed RTX be fine for most metal/plastic/acrylic cutting?
 
i would say just go for the dremel. you never know what kind of projects you will be doing in the future where you need the extra power. why not just get a jig saw. that is what i have and i like it better then a dremel in MANY things
 
waddles said:
Going to buy either a Dremel or an RTX tomorrow, and I wanted to ask ya'lls opinion. My main concern is whether or not I'll be able to use Dremel cut-off wheels on the RTX without having to buy another bit.

Also, how important is the speed variation? Should I spring for the 10 speed Dremel, or would a 3 speed RTX be fine for most metal/plastic/acrylic cutting?
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I have a 1 speed dremel... it does what I need it to do.
 
They use the same bits.
either a 6 speed RTX or a multispeed dremel no real decision either way. If only choice is 3 speed RTX, go for the dremel.
 
If money isnt a problem .. Digital Dremel is the only way to go. Aside from that, which ever one feels better, anything with variable speed should be fine.

Most of the dremel kits are the same tool with different bit sets and/or attachments. It is normally a good idea to try and find a set that includes the most of what you are looking for since attachments always cost more to buy separately. Hell I almost picked up a new multipro just because it was $50 and included an attachment I wanted that was $25 on its own.
 
i came in here because i thought it was a battle like a rsx vs integra or somthing.

i have no clue what the rtx is but it sounds cool.
 
Thanks for the replies, guys...

Probably going to go with the variable speed Dremel, it's not that much more and I think that it might come with a flex shaft

Off to Lowe's! Weeee!
 
nooooooooo
ive owned both and can say with confidence that my rtx has ALOT more which leads to less wheel breaking and better cuts.
 
Give an update, I got the Dremel Multi-Pro kit from HD (but I swear it was cheaper than that, but same kit), I love it and had the Craftsman Rotary tool before and it died on me, probably used it too hard but this was years ago so I cant really give a "yah' or "nah" on it.

Anyway anyone ever seen or have the 220 Piece Kit I need some more bits and peices, but its too hard to tell what you get in that pic, and I dont feel like driving to the Depot just to see.
I guess I am best off just buying what I need though.
 
is RTX a brand name or the tool name?

i am getting a rotary tool soon, i already have a Dremel 150 accessory kit i got at home depot that i current use the bits with my drill... cuts plastic and wood and stuff but not metal... not just yet..
 
if i'm not mistake, i believe it stands for Rotozip. ?
 
RTX is a tool made by Black & Decker. Rotozip is a completely different company & tool, although they perform many of the same functions

Couldn't get to Lowe's today, but when I go back I'm going to get the Dremel MultiPro Variable Speed kit w/ flex shaft, unless someone can swing me to an RTX for any reason at the eleventh hour. :p

Thanks again for the advice, guys :D
 
ninethreeeleven said:
Anyway anyone ever seen or have the 220 Piece Kit I need some more bits and peices, but its too hard to tell what you get in that pic, and I dont feel like driving to the Depot just to see.
I guess I am best off just buying what I need though.
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best bet if you want bits ... www.widgetsupply.com. They are much cheaper than Lowes/HD. Most of the stuff is bluk packages, but does it really matter? Some of the items they offer are not the best of quality but overall I have been happy with what I have ordered from them over tthe years.
 
I bought the 220 piece kit and wasn't really happy with it. Lotsa stuff in there I don't use.
I just bought a polishing kit and a cutting kit. I also bought a few single bits, just for small specific things. But overall I don't think the 220 kit is worth it unless you use the Dremel for a lot more than working on your computer.
 
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