Rotary tool gone phut.

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10 September 2017 at 20:30 #316374
charadam
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As stated in the title, my 15-year-old Black & Decker RT650KA is no more, It is deceased, it has passed on. This rotary tool is no more! It has ceased to be! It has expired and gone to meet its maker! Its a stiff!

So, what corded replacement should I acquire – your recommendations are sought.
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10 September 2017 at 20:30 #18652
charadam
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10 September 2017 at 21:07 #316384
roy entwistle
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Have you had a look for whats wrong? I believe some spare parts could be obtainable

Roy
10 September 2017 at 21:14 #316386
charadam
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The motor has emitted the magic smoke, so I think its BER.
10 September 2017 at 22:36 #316415
John Reese
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Stefan Gotteswinter recommends Proxxon. He claims it is far superior to Dremel.
11 September 2017 at 03:55 #316439
Ian S C
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I'll stick to my Dremel, I had two B&D tools, and bother broke down (no magic smoke lost), first one got replacedunder warranty, the second I pulled to bits and found that the drive from the motor to the work spindle was coupled via a short coil spring about 6 mm dia x 12 mm long, and the loop end of the spring had broken. A quick look in a box of springs, and about 5 minutes later, all back together and working. About 18 months later the magic smoke departed as the comutater collapsed in the motor.

Ian S C
11 September 2017 at 08:45 #316452
Ady1
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Lidl have them in now and then. 3 year guarantee if it goes phut.
11 September 2017 at 08:48 #316454
Hopper
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I'm happy enough with my Dremel. Don't use it a lot but it seems to do the job.
11 September 2017 at 09:27 #316459
donkey
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I`m with ady

lidl bench grinder with rotary tool attachment £26.

brian
11 September 2017 at 11:39 #316491
Muzzer
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Posted by John Reese on 10/09/2017 22:36:48:

Stefan Gotteswinter recommends Proxxon. He claims it is far superior to Dremel.

Proxxon = German; Dremel = US, so he's probably right although probably both made in China anyway.

Murray
11 September 2017 at 15:56 #316526
Neil Wyatt
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Posted by Muzzer on 11/09/2017 11:39:46:

Posted by John Reese on 10/09/2017 22:36:48:

Stefan Gotteswinter recommends Proxxon. He claims it is far superior to Dremel.

Proxxon = German; Dremel = US, so he's probably right although probably both made in China anyway.

Murray

http://www.bosch.co.uk/en/uk/our_company_2/our_brands_15/our_brands.html

Dremel are owned by Bosch = German.
11 September 2017 at 16:13 #316527
Samsaranda
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Dremel owned by Bosch- German (probably made in China despite Bosch label).

Dave
11 September 2017 at 16:36 #316531
Michael Briggs
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I had a Dremel that was made in Mexico. My Proxxon is made in the Eu. Definitely better quality than the Dremel but generally either will get the job done.
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