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I am comparing this tool against a much more expensive Dremel 3000, which packed up after a year of occasional light use and was beyond economic repair. I cannot say how durable the Voche will be, so these are just first impressions. PROS: It is cheaper than repairing a Dremel. It takes all the basic Dremel small tools. It has the same power. It runs at the same essential high speed of 32,000 rpm (slow machines should be avoided). It has a similar speed adjustment from very slow to very fast but the Voche also has a separate on off switch which is a bonus. The collet and chuck (3.2mm) seem almost identical to my Dremel. The chuck locks using a thumb button. There is a hanging hook. The motor brushes are replaceable.The tough flexible cable is just under 2 metres long and has a regular UK 3 pin plug. No earth wire is required. The unit is easy enough to hold. It is about 9 inches (22cm) long and little over 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Following one or two adverse reports : The end wobble experienced on my unit is minimal and every bit as good as the Dremel and there is no bearing noise. CONS: To be really fussy, the speed knob is a little stiff to turn and might be difficult with greasy fingers or wearing gloves. There seems to be no obvious source of replacement motor brushes, so these may have to be purchased by size. No other problems experienced so far. NOTES: My purchase was the cheapest option at the time of under £15, so it was the basic "tool only" with no case, accessories or spanner. This suited me as I still have my Dremel kit. These small high speed tools do not take the place of a regular electric drill or industrial die grinder, so they need treating with thought and care and allowed to work without stress on small precision jobs only. Do not use a spanner on the chuck unless you have to and then use with care as the holding button may prove to be a weak point as it was on my Dremel. I find strong fingers are all that are required on the Voche. Before first use, apply one drop only of oil to the spindle as it may be dry after storage. Then run at half speed 3 for a minute, off load, to ensure the new brushes are bedded in. Fingers crossed that this outlives my Dremel . If so, add another Star.Read full review
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I have owned and used genuine Dremels, imitation dremels and industrial air powered die grinders over the years; this low-cost unit appears to be as good as any of them (maybe excepting the air powered die grinder - but that is v. noisy and inconvenient), both in quality of construction and in operation. It has a good speed range, plenty of torque, is comfortable to hold, easy to change tools, has a convenient hanging hook and certainly feels robust and well made, it is of course noisy but not excessively so considering its task. Time will tell if is indeed durable but I have high hopes. Phil
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wow first time i used it noticed the power never slowed down under loading. used it for routing too. good for hobby making. cheeper than dremel but just as good well done
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Only used this a few times but the power is good and the accessories are good quality, it's not too bulky to use for small jobs and the polishing pads work very well, over all l'm very happy with it
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The description for its use as a drill with the collets provided is very restricted. I am in the process of purchasing a keyless drill chuck (about £3) to use drills down to 0.5mm dia. Unfortunately the Dremel version does not fit this tool.
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