New tool very nice small and compact ,it can take the smallest of drill bits . The 3 jaw chuck is sold separately. Picked it up at homedepot.
The problem I've always encountered with using a Dremel as a free-hand drill is that, even with the variable speed models, the RPM is too high for accurate control. I went out and found this, which works really well:
Amazon.com: Yakamoz 0.3mm - 4mm Adjustable Micro Mini Electric Hand Drill Aluminum Portable Handheld Drill for DIY PCB with 5A DC5V-12V Power Supply Control | 10pcs Micro Drill Bits Included: Home Improvement
Amazon.com: Yakamoz 0.3mm - 4mm Adjustable Micro Mini Electric Hand Drill Aluminum Portable Handheld Drill for DIY PCB with 5A DC5V-12V Power Supply Control | 10pcs Micro Drill Bits Included: Home Improvement
www.amazon.com
Hey Doc...
I've been looking for something slower instead of my Dremel and Foredom tool. This looks like it might be the ticket...
I looked at the Amazon listing and one thing stands out. Some mentions of an issue with the chuck or nosepiece running out of round. The drills are seen to exhibit a definite 'wobble'. Then I noticed the manufacturer (vendor, someone..??) put a disclaimer at the bottom of the description mentioning that it ran with a wobble.!!
If you have one, tell me what you think about this. I would guess that it is a real "thing" or the description would not have the mention added to the bottom..???
Here is mine, running at pretty low speed with a #69 drill chucked into it. Not much wobble. Your mileage may vary! 
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Here is mine, running at pretty low speed with a #69 drill chucked into it. Not much wobble. Your mileage may vary!
Thanks Doc.!
That's pretty straight.!!
Here's the statement I mentioned about the straightness or "wobble".... Doc's is really straight.!! I would have no issue with it at all if they run that straight.!!
As written on Amazon product listing.... Note the last line.
As written on Amazon product listing.... Note the last line.
The rpm is 5000 to 22000 works real good is quiet too
I think this is true if you are using the drill in a miniature drill press setup. Free hand, the human hand introduces enough "wobble" to negate the collet's advantage, if any.
I have the same Dremel handpiece, it is really compact, has variable speed and doesn't wobble. I mean acceptable. I drill holes for hull treenails with 0.4mm drill bit.
Most wobble and wander can be minimized my using an awl to mark the spot where the hole is to go. The drill bit sits in the awl hole instead of walking away.
Another way to reduce the 'wobble' effect, is to leave the drilling part of a drill bit as short as possible, just long enough to penetrate the part.Watch, I'll buy one and it will wobble around like a drunk man on a skateboard.!!
My choice is the Micromotor, which I am using for drillbits (no wobble) as well as for carving. Speeds from 0 to 35000 and absolutely concentric. Small dia body, smooth running with speed control foot pedal this is the perfect tool for modelling.
János
János
Thanks Janos...
Do you have a link.??
For heavy duty work, cutting, grinding, my Fordom tool. Corded, with a variable speed foot control, cable driven handpiece, collet, great for wood carving.
For lighter duty work, my cordless Dremel. 5 speeds, but most quite fast. Compact, fits my hand well. I use it a lot.
For drilling, I use these two cheapies. Both were listed as screwdrivers. The red one has two speeds, the grey one one very slow speed. I find the speeds to be very good for control when drilling. Not real fast, but much faster than a ball pin vice.
Lastly, the pin vices. I like the ball handle ones the best as they seem to fit my hand well. The black one, third from the right I have in 4 sizes - came in a set. The last one on the right is a "push" drill. Kinda works like the old "Stanley Yankee" screwdriver.
Slow? I guess. Accurate and controllable? The best for me.
I have several 3 jaw chucks that can be held in a 1/8" collet and I use them for grinding and cutting bits mostly, taking them off and using the collets in them for drilling.
EJ
For lighter duty work, my cordless Dremel. 5 speeds, but most quite fast. Compact, fits my hand well. I use it a lot.
For drilling, I use these two cheapies. Both were listed as screwdrivers. The red one has two speeds, the grey one one very slow speed. I find the speeds to be very good for control when drilling. Not real fast, but much faster than a ball pin vice.
Lastly, the pin vices. I like the ball handle ones the best as they seem to fit my hand well. The black one, third from the right I have in 4 sizes - came in a set. The last one on the right is a "push" drill. Kinda works like the old "Stanley Yankee" screwdriver.
Slow? I guess. Accurate and controllable? The best for me.
I have several 3 jaw chucks that can be held in a 1/8" collet and I use them for grinding and cutting bits mostly, taking them off and using the collets in them for drilling.
EJ
Nice selection.!!For heavy duty work, cutting, grinding, my Fordom tool. Corded, with a variable speed foot control, cable driven handpiece, collet, great for wood carving.
For lighter duty work, my cordless Dremel. 5 speeds, but most quite fast. Compact, fits my hand well. I use it a lot.
For drilling, I use these two cheapies. Both were listed as screwdrivers. The red one has two speeds, the grey one one very slow speed. I find the speeds to be very good for control when drilling. Not real fast, but much faster than a ball pin vice.
Lastly, the pin vices. I like the ball handle ones the best as they seem to fit my hand well. The black one, third from the right I have in 4 sizes - came in a set. The last one on the right is a "push" drill. Kinda works like the old "Stanley Yankee" screwdriver.
Slow? I guess. Accurate and controllable? The best for me.
I have several 3 jaw chucks that can be held in a 1/8" collet and I use them for grinding and cutting bits mostly, taking them off and using the collets in them for drilling.
EJ
I’ll second the Foredom. I’ve had mine literally for YEARS.!! Very High Quality machine. A little bulky, and the motor is heavy, but nothing is stronger or better built. I think the newer Foredoms are probably better, although I don’t know how.!! Mine is at least 25 yrs old. Still running good.!
the only wobble i see is my shaking hand...so i use a needle as an awl to guide me to the hole.
dont knock it till ya try itYep... Agreed.
