i need a dremel

flutered

any ides folks, do not mention maplin please.

Try lidl. Think I spotted their brand of dremmel last week. Could have a few left. If not try b&q or homebase or the co-op

Supermensch

The fake dremels from lidl are quite handy. I've use mine for a few projects, from cutting pcb traces to cutting through sheet aluminum in a computer case (which eats up the cutting wheels, mind you). For the price you can't really go wrong.

Jofspring

Regularly have to get new ones cause I use them pretty much all the time. I find the LIDL and ALDI ones as good as the Dremel ones and depending on the which one you get the cheaper ones can be better. Can get the Dremel ones in B&Q.

Raiser

Bought a Draper Dremel knock off in Joe McKennas Parnell Street about 10 years ago which is still going perfectly today - Give them a ring..... Dremel charge a ridiculous premium for the privilege etc.

P.S came with a great selection of bits, cutting wheels, sanding yokes etc.

flutered

got one yesterday in woodies in clonmel, the tin was broken, the brand name is dremel it cost 15 euro, thanks for your help.