GMC Multi-Function Rotary Tool DEC003AC

good luck getting any support. lose a Collet and its garbage. Buy a Dremel brand so you can get help.

These are my initial thoughts: I may add more after more usage. It arrived quickly, boxed with a selection of other purchases, so I cant say how it would be packed if bought on it's own. The price was competitive, but it's not a brand name I'm familiar with. I am aware of the 'big' names - indeed I saw then all on amazon when assessing which one to go for. I chose this one based on the spec, the price, and the contents. Cheaper than the big names, similar or better claimed spec. a good selection of 'bits and pieces' to start off with and a 'flexible drive'. First impression; it was bigger than I had imagined. Good from the point of view of it being able to cope with a bit of use. Not so good for ease of use with one hand of in tight areas. I can see that the flexible drive will come in useful as I'll mount the main unit and use the flexidrive for tighter access and prolonged use ( prolonged as in longer tasks NOT switched on for long stints). The instructions suggest using the tool with a pen like grip for some jobs. I have no wish to meet anyone who could hold this with a pen like grip. You'd need hands like a catchers mitten. It was in a sealed blister pack - Ideally I could have used this tool to cut in to the damned thing to get this one out. However I was careful in how I cut open the pack But I'm still not sure I can use the blister pack on its own to keep the lot in. I'll be better off using an old drill case and an old piece of foam rubber to keep it all in place. The instructions are minimal but enough and I'm at the stage where I'm consciously following them. The fitting of smaller parts - like the mini cutting discs and the sanders and polishers is straight forward enough, but I can never understand why these smaller rotary tools use this type of fitting as opposed to the massively success full and simple electric drills more of us a familiar with. Fitting the Flexi drive was laborious the first time until I understood what I was trying to do. but I took it slowly and didn't force anything and it fits well enough and works reasonable well - so far with light loading and shortish bursts. However I would caution to try to anchor the base unit. I put a jar of screws one side a tin of bits the other. but making sure NOT to cover any vents. And I know the flexi drive is flexible but it worked much more reassuringly the straighter I was able to keep it. I would want to 'bend or arc' it too much. The last point of the flexidrive is that whilst it works fine for the moment, I will not be fitting on and off willy nilly.. I don't think it will stand up too much of that. Rather, once its on I'll do as much work as I can with it on, and vice versa. It is loud. No 2 ways about it. How it compares with others I don't know - and perhaps I have sensitive ears, but I'll definitely be using some ear defenders. The Length of flex to the plug is about average for tools these days. i.e. enough to reach a socket. but I always wish it were just that bit longer. That said there'd be more to store in its case. The build quality of the unit is reasonable. By that I mean its strong enough to be use and doesn't feel like it will fall apart at the first touch, but at the same time it doesn't feel like it's strong enough to be kicked round the shed with no adverse affects. In short: I'm pleased with what I've got for the money and with normal use and a bit of respect I look forward to many hours of fun and use. I'll 'mount' the main unit on jig to bring some items to it. and for other work where that is not possible I'll use the flexi drive. Great that its got the flexi drive but this attachments fitting is probably the weakest design area. ACID TEST: would I buy it again - So far YES

Also wenn man nicht gerade ein Dauerschleifer ist, und ein Gerät für kleinere Arbeiten sucht, dann funktioniert das Teil echt gut. Ich kann es empfehlen

los accesorios que incluye se quedan un poco cortos, pero en si la herramienta cumple con creces todas mis espectativas

Me rend bien des services. Fonctionne correctement.

So i've been borrowing a work colleagues fake dremel for the last few years when I needed one and finally decided to get my own. After doing the usual internet trawl I finally decided on the GMC here. I looked pretty decent by the specs and the reviews were ok so I bit the bullet. It arrived the next day (Prime) and after opening the packaging I thought it had good weight but not too heavy, the accessories are minimal though so you'll want to get a good set and the spindle lock is nice and secure. I have not had any issues with the flexi extension so maybe that's been sorted. On first use the tool kept speeding up until it finally wore the brushes in and the speed settled to each speed as required. It worked on my project without hesitation and didn't get too hot after 30 mins use so all in all I would recommend the GMC Multi tool as a good, well priced alternative to the more expensive models. If there is a down side, it's that it doesn't come with a case of any type so maybe get a cheap one from ebay.