Dremel 6-Piece Rotary Multipurpose Rotary Tool Kit: $9.99 @ Lowe's

[Pardus]

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&productId=50410110

Item #:688849 | Model #:VRT1-1/5

6-Piece Rotary Multipurpose Rotary Tool Kit

Transform your shop vacuum into a versatile turbine-powered rotary tool
The suction of the vacuum powers the rotary tool and cleans debris at the same time
Connects with 1-1/4-in shop vacuum hoses and adapters
Variable speed for greater accessory versatility and precise tool control
On/off control lets you stop the tool but keep the vacuum running
Compatible with most Dremel rotary tool accessories
Includes: rotary tool, cutting guide, 5 Dremel accessories, wrench, and manual

 

[balloonshark]

Never heard of a vacuum powered dremel. It's $13 shipped on amazon if you don't have a Lowes nearby. http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-VRT1-1-Vacuum-Powered-Rotary/dp/B00TODY3SE/

 

[twinrider1]

The skeptic in me thinks it would be very easy to stall it out. But it sounds like a great idea, especially for drywall.

 

[Captante]

Powered by a shop-vac? Interesting ....

 

[PokerGuy]

What am I missing, how would it be useful? If you already have a dremmel, why would you want it powered by the shop vac?

Someone help me understand what this is about, looking at the product page on the lowes site didn't clear it up for me.....

 

[balloonshark]

What am I missing, how would it be useful? If you already have a dremmel, why would you want it powered by the shop vac?

Someone help me understand what this is about, looking at the product page on the lowes site didn't clear it up for me.....

I assume one would choose this because it should be cheaper as it doesn't come with a motor and because "The suction of the vacuum powers the rotary tool and cleans debris at the same time".

 

[jdoggg12]

What am I missing, how would it be useful? If you already have a dremmel, why would you want it powered by the shop vac?

Someone help me understand what this is about, looking at the product page on the lowes site didn't clear it up for me.....

I assume one would choose this because it should be cheaper as it doesn't come with a motor and because "The suction of the vacuum powers the rotary tool and cleans debris at the same time".

First, I don't think it's geared towards people that already have a dremel...?

I'd say it offers a couple of things other dremels don't:

- A very, very cheap way to get a hold of a rotary tool (standalone units start at about $40) to see if it's something that works for you

- As balloonshark stated, there may be some self-cleaning properties to this setup, which is nice. I don't see it providing that much, however, because the suction is pretty far away from the cutting action

- It could potentially be more powerful than a normal dremel, depending on the vacuum attached to it.

That said, I don't know that I'd want the noise of a vacuum every time I want to use the tool. I'll pick one up anyway, haha

 

[DietDrThunder]

If the typical (wet/dry) shop vac is as loud as the one I have, then there is no way I'd use this. You'd have to buy really good ear protection.

 

[Mandres]

That's an interesting idea, I wonder how well it works? Do you need a massive Shop-Vac / dust collector to make enough power?

I usually use the Dremel for precision work - that might be difficult with a stiff shop-vac hose attached to it.

 

[Lazn_W]

That's an interesting idea, I wonder how well it works? Do you need a massive Shop-Vac / dust collector to make enough power?

I usually use the Dremel for precision work - that might be difficult with a stiff shop-vac hose attached to it.

Not well, NSFW warning!! (language)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArcRM8Rd2ms
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRkxsu8OTCA

 

[bbhaag]

Not well, NSFW warning!! (language)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArcRM8Rd2ms
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRkxsu8OTCA

So yeah I know your spamming your vids but I watched the first link and it pretty much sums up what everyone was eluding to in this thread. This thing is way to under powered to do anything useful.

Good job though. You got me to click.:thumbsup:

 

[Lazn_W]

So yeah I know your spamming your vids but I watched the first link and it pretty much sums up what everyone was eluding to in this thread. This thing is way to under powered to do anything useful.

Good job though. You got me to click.:thumbsup:

Ya, not my channel, just one I subscribe to.

 

[Cardio]

Well regardless of it's power it would be really handy with that large hose attached. I'm sure it would be great for precision work. Do you sit on the shop vac or have it in your lap? At least it's an improvement of their last Diesel powered model. That one had a Gas Guzzler tax.

 

[fleshconsumed]

I think I'd be frustrated trying to position dremel, especially for precision work, with the huge and unwieldy hose attached to it. However, I do see the automatic debris cleanup appeal when cutting drywall. That alone however is not enough of a reason to buy this though. Interesting idea however, I wonder how it came about and made it all the way to production, I mean what kind of a company would think that this is a good idea and actually make it?

 

[mikeford]

Interesting idea, no torque, big shop vac hose, needs work.