Comes with flexi-drive shaft and 219 accessories, removable handle, LCD display (variable, electronic speed control), "Dremel" knockoff. See Posts #5 and #7 for (aesthetic) comparisons to Dremel models.
I've seen comments on HUKD that you can get an extra 10% off* at the till with a voucher from a promo magazine in store - can't vouch for this, though. 10% off takes the price to £27.
• Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
• Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
• Removable handle for additional support and control
• Digital speed selector via up/down buttons
• Speed is displayed on LCD display, in rpm
• Variable speed control: 8,000 - 35,000 rpm (in increments of 1,000)
• 1 mm - 3.2 mm collet size
• Spindle lock to easily change accessories
• Includes pen grip flexi-drive shaft – ideal for intricate work
• Includes 219 accessories for multipurpose use
• Supplied in handy storage case
Was £49.99.
Click & Collect available at your local store or...
Free delivery within 3-5 Days for all orders over £10. Order online by 6pm.
Next working Day Anytime Delivery £5.99. Order online by 6pm.
Named Day or Timed Delivery Prices start from £5.99, available options displayed at the delivery page on the checkout.
Shutl Timed Delivery available - prices variable depending on location and distance.
AndiTails (thanks) says "4% Quidco if ordering online, too."
Model No: N17QN
Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
Removable handle for additional support and control
Technical specifications:
Collet size: 1mm - 3.2mm
Voltage: V 230 ac
Frequency: 50Hz
Power rating: 170W
Weight: 736g
Cordless: No
Variable Speed: Yes Type: Rotary Tool
Motor Voltage: 230V
Minimum to Maximum RPM 8,000 to 35,000rpm
Colour: Black and grey
Product Width: 45mm
Product Length: 250m
Product Height: 48mm
Product Weight: 650g
Contents:
1 x plastic storage box
1 x 170W rotary tool
35 x regular cut-off wheels (24mm x 6mm)
30 x heavy duty cut-off wheels (24mm x 8mm)
36 x sanding discs (180 grit)
36 x sanding discs (320 grit)
1 x polishing compound
3 x brass brushes
3 x steel brushes
1 x pen nylon brush
1 x flap wheel (80 grit)
10 x grinding stones
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
6 x drill bits (2 each of 1.5mm, 3mm and 3.2mm)
1 x cloth wheel (?25.4 x 4.7mm)
1 x felt wheel (?25.4 x 6.7mm)
1 x rubber emery wheel (?22 x 4mm)
1 x felt wheel point (?9.5 x 19mm)
4 x felt wheel (?12.7 x 6mm)
6 x aluminium oxide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
6 x silicon carbide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
1 x whet stone (25 x 9 x 9mm)
5 x diamond grinders
3 x mandrels for cut-off wheels
1 x mandrel for felt wheels
1 x hss cutters
1 x spindle lock for flexible shaft
1 x spanner
4 x collets (1pc x 1.5mm, 2pcs x 2.3mm and 1pc x 3.2mm)
4 x sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
8 x sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
5 x cut-off wheel fibre glass (?32 x 1mm)
1 x flexible shaft
1 x removable handle
Model No: N17QN
Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
Removable handle for additional support and control
Technical specifications:
Collet size: 1mm - 3.2mm
Voltage: V 230 ac
Frequency: 50Hz
Power rating: 170W
Weight: 736g
Cordless: No
Variable Speed: Yes Type: Rotary Tool
Motor Voltage: 230V
Minimum to Maximum RPM 8,000 to 35,000rpm
Colour: Black and grey
Product Width: 45mm
Product Length: 250m
Product Height: 48mm
Product Weight: 650g
Contents:
1 x plastic storage box
1 x 170W rotary tool
35 x regular cut-off wheels (24mm x 6mm)
30 x heavy duty cut-off wheels (24mm x 8mm)
36 x sanding discs (180 grit)
36 x sanding discs (320 grit)
1 x polishing compound
3 x brass brushes
3 x steel brushes
1 x pen nylon brush
1 x flap wheel (80 grit)
10 x grinding stones
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
6 x drill bits (2 each of 1.5mm, 3mm and 3.2mm)
1 x cloth wheel (?25.4 x 4.7mm)
1 x felt wheel (?25.4 x 6.7mm)
1 x rubber emery wheel (?22 x 4mm)
1 x felt wheel point (?9.5 x 19mm)
4 x felt wheel (?12.7 x 6mm)
6 x aluminium oxide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
6 x silicon carbide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
1 x whet stone (25 x 9 x 9mm)
5 x diamond grinders
3 x mandrels for cut-off wheels
1 x mandrel for felt wheels
1 x hss cutters
1 x spindle lock for flexible shaft
1 x spanner
4 x collets (1pc x 1.5mm, 2pcs x 2.3mm and 1pc x 3.2mm)
4 x sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
8 x sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
5 x cut-off wheel fibre glass (?32 x 1mm)
1 x flexible shaft
1 x removable handle
Versatile tool for drilling, milling, engraving, polishing, cleaning, cutting and grinding
Powerful motor with variable speed control
With a highly flexible shaft for extra precision and spindle-lock for swift and easy attachment change
Includes 42 attachments, stand with clamping device, and routing base
Adjustable no-load speed (rpm): 10,000 – 40,000
Collets Ø (mm): 2.4 / 3.2
Power cable length (m): 3
I did ask on the Maplin page (Q&A section) if the brushes in this are replaceable - to be honest, it is such a mine of misinformation I'm not sure I trust their reply - seems to be staff members who look up manufacturers' manuals rather than actual users with real world experience.
Any owners of this care to confirm for me, please?
louiselouise
15 May 161#5
The Maplin model looks similar to an older Dremel 400 XPR Digital's display below, or even a Professional Dremel
The Maplin N17QN's digital display looks like this - Variable speed 8,000 - 35,000 rpm (like the aforementioned Dremel 400 XPR Digital/Professional models, displays in increments of 1,000). Also, wondering if the circular section just above the digital display allows you to change the carbon brushes (?).
Here's a real Dremel (Dremel 4000 in this case) with the additional Detailer's Grip Attachment handle, for comparison's sake:
and the Maplin tool:
As for removing the brushes, here's how to do it with the Dremel 4000, assume the Maplin rotary tool will be similar?
1. Unscrew the brush cap (there are two) just below the variable speed control
2. Grabbing the small brass spring, pull the worn brush from the housing
3. Place the new brush in the housing
4. Replace brush cap
5. Repeat for other side
6. Run for 5-10 minutes with no load to wear them in
nokmondoo
17 May 16#8
Does anyone know of a cordless multi tool that's any good?
louiselouise to nokmondoo
17 May 161#12
The cordless models don't have as much grunt and tend not to be recommended, but you probably know that already :smiley:
wonder if this, or maybe the lidl parkside with the maplin accessory kit?
louiselouise to jsoap
17 May 16#11
Can't comment on build quality between the two, not many videos of either on Youtube unfortunately.
The Parkside Lidl is 10,000 – 40,000 versus the Maplin 8,000 – 35,000 (tho it has electronic variable speed, if that matters to you)
Obviously the Maplin has more accessories - the Lidl has 42 versus Maplin's 219
Lidl's 3 year guarantee is always brilliant, assume Maplin's are 1 year - not sure what their aftersales is like
Both have the flexi-shaft tool
Lidl comes with the hanging cradle, Maplin doesn't (still has the metal catch to hang it somewhere, though)
The Maplin has the removable handle (which you have to buy for a real Dremel) - more useful for engraving, intricate work, keeping the tool steady
Can see the Parkside/Lidl gets good reviews on the current HUKD thread, the Maplin appears to, too. Depends what you're looking for!
AndiTails
17 May 161#10
4% Quidco if ordering online, too.
jsoap
17 May 161#13
Thanks. Its on the German site PFBS 160 A1
I don't have a specific use, but I'm always hacking bits and pieces, and this is about the only tool I don't have. Going out this afternoon to a Lidl with Maplins next door, so I need to decide (or maybe I don't really need one!)
Another "box damaged" at £29.99 Buy It Now or Best Offer + £5 P&P - not sure how much they'd drop the price - worth a go http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152087047617
louiselouise
21 May 16#15
There's a free voucher promotion on Maplin at the moment, just noticed.
Receive a free £10 off voucher when you spend £50 or more
Receive a free £20 off voucher when you spend £100 or more
With any purchase between Friday 20th May 2016 to Monday 6th June 2016 inclusive and spend between Saturday 18th June 2016 to Sunday 3rd July 2016 inclusive. Minimum spend applies.
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With any purchase between Friday 20th May 2016 to Monday 6th June 2016 inclusive and spend between Saturday 18th June 2016 to Sunday 3rd July 2016 inclusive. Minimum spend applies.
To redeem your voucher simply:
Spend £10.01 or more to receive £10.00 off on presentation of your voucher.
Spend £20.01 or more to receive £20.00 off on presentation of your voucher.
The voucher code will be printed in store and can also be used online or via Mail order.
Online – http://www.maplin.co.uk or Mail Order
Receive a free £10 off voucher when you spend £50 or more
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With any purchase between Friday 20th May 2016 to Monday 6th June 2016 inclusive and spend between Saturday 18th June 2016 to Sunday 3rd July 2016 inclusive. Minimum spend applies.
To redeem your voucher simply:
Spend £10.01 or more to receive £10.00 off on presentation of your voucher.
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*Excludes delivery charges
The voucher code will be emailed to you separately on Friday 10th June 2016.
You may redeem your voucher on line by entering the voucher number in the promotion voucher code box on the checkout page or In-Store by presenting the voucher number, or via Mail Order by stating the voucher number.
Terms and Conditions
Only one voucher per transaction.
Vouchers are redeemable online, in-store or via mail order.
Voucher validity dates are printed on the front of the voucher or stated in the email.
Minimum spend applies, see voucher for details.
Vouchers are not transferable.
There is no cash alternative.
Excludes the purchase of gift cards using free vouchers as a method of payment.
If you purchase in store you will receive a promotional voucher code on the bottom of your receipt.
For online or Mail order transactions, the voucher code will be emailed to you separately on Friday 10th June 2016.
Free vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash or be returned under the Maplin 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee.
Free vouchers cannot be sold or transferred. If a discount is applied to an order i.e. a promotional voucher code or staff discount which takes the order value to less than qualifying amount for the promotion then no promotional voucher code will be issued
If a promotional voucher code is not received and we are not informed until after the code has expired, we will not issue a new code as reasonable time has elapsed to request replacement.
If an order is cancelled a replacement voucher code will not be issued unless we are at fault for the order being cancelled i.e. an item ordered becomes unavailable for delivery through no error on the customers behalf and the order has to be cancelled, we would under these circumstances offer a replacement voucher code.
Voucher Codes must be applied at the point of sale and cannot be redeemed afterwards.
Maplin reserve the right to withdraw, alter or decline this offer without prior notice.
This does not affect your legal rights.
capa
24 May 16#16
Could this be used to remove paint from concrete slabs?
lapos599
24 May 16#17
pressure washer instead?
capa
24 May 16#18
I tried a pressure washer but it won't budge
grego2330
24 May 161#19
Just whats I've been looking for,
Thanks
Bought one will pick up tomorrow :smiley:
dcpk
25 May 16#20
I don't normally like to knock anyones post or post negative reviews but on this occasion I felt the need.
I got this model a couple of years ago and at first was very happy with my purchase even though 95% of the stuff that comes with is is no use to anyone unless you like to keep your nails neat and smooth.
Used on and off for 4 months (about 10 hours use in total) only small jobs like cutting off nail heads, cutting plastic and a bit of sanding and worked fine what what I needed it for.
Then one day It just started to drop the speed to the lowest setting, no problem just turn it back up (at this point i thought it might of been myself knocking it down by accident or some sort of safety feature, remember not used it enough & who reads instructions right? ) anyway it got to the point where it got a lot more frequent until it would no longer rise above the minimum speed, so returned it and had no issues and was given a brand new one not a refurb or customer return. (no problems at all, not even a second question so Maplins good on customer returns in this instance)
All started out good and same again and maybe even less usage than the first, this one the LED readout started to fade in and out and went on like this over a couple of weeks, but I could live with it in the usage it got and wasn't much fussed about the readout as it only tells you the speed anyway. Then one day I was working on something in the shed as you do and smelt something burning like an electrical fire and it turned out to be this pile of poop. Quickly unplugged it from the mains and not much in the way of damage externally but it had burnt out the board inside. From what I could tell was the on/off switch on the drill doesnt isolate the main power coming in as you can adjust the speed setting before you start it so power is going through to the circuit board and think there lies the problem as it alway felt warm even when not using it if left plugged in (not talking about plugged in all the time just when working on things and plugged in ready to use).
Took that one back and this time they tried to fob me off with a customer return and the standard bull about how it's been tested and same guarantee as a new one but stood my ground and in the end gave me another one off the shelf.
Anyway as I come to the end of (my review, my opinion) upon using the 3rd and new one it stopped working after another couple of months and by this time just gave up on it and binned it and ended up buying a slightly more expensive well known make and been using it for almost a year without a single problem.
The moral of the story is you get what you pay for or as I still like to say buy Sh*te buy twice :P
I think I still have the box/case and most of the accessories if anyone in the Manchester area who could use them for Free if willing to collect? Sorry cannot be faffed with postage.
louiselouise
25 May 16#21
Strange how I posted this about 10 days ago and it's suddenly got busy on here again :stuck_out_tongue:
dcpk, I'm sorry you've had a bad time with this model. It's hard to say whether you're merely very unlucky or whether there's more serious build quality problems - but I added all the online reviews I could find at the time (I originally bought one for me, one for boyf a few months ago and posted on here) and I've had no issues. I always try to balance my posts with positives and negatives but couldn't see anyone banging a drum about this.
Of course there's a few HUKD threads on this too - people tend to moan more than praise on the internet but glad you found a model that works for you now :smiley:
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Opening post
Comes with flexi-drive shaft and 219 accessories, removable handle, LCD display (variable, electronic speed control), "Dremel" knockoff. See Posts #5 and #7 for (aesthetic) comparisons to Dremel models.
I've seen comments on HUKD that you can get an extra 10% off* at the till with a voucher from a promo magazine in store - can't vouch for this, though. 10% off takes the price to £27.
• Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
• Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
• Removable handle for additional support and control
• Digital speed selector via up/down buttons
• Speed is displayed on LCD display, in rpm
• Variable speed control: 8,000 - 35,000 rpm (in increments of 1,000)
• 1 mm - 3.2 mm collet size
• Spindle lock to easily change accessories
• Includes pen grip flexi-drive shaft – ideal for intricate work
• Includes 219 accessories for multipurpose use
• Supplied in handy storage case
Was £49.99.
Click & Collect available at your local store or...
Free delivery within 3-5 Days for all orders over £10. Order online by 6pm.
Next working Day Anytime Delivery £5.99. Order online by 6pm.
Named Day or Timed Delivery Prices start from £5.99, available options displayed at the delivery page on the checkout.
Shutl Timed Delivery available - prices variable depending on location and distance.
AndiTails (thanks) says "4% Quidco if ordering online, too."
Top comments
How to set up a rotary tool/use the flexible shaft (this is a demonstration of a generic tool but the same instructions apply) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF6DWvPQq7k
How to use mandrels & attachments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyLDZcI-qxY
Maplin Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrSGgSy4UQE
Here's some older discussions about this rotary tool on HUKD: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/170w-dremel-type-rotary-tool-with-lcd-flexi-tool-219-piece-accessory-set-34-99-maplin-1682350
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/170w-variable-speed-rotary-tool-with-lcd-219-piece-accessory-set-24-99-maplin-1763453
Also on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191466818226
Model No: N17QN
Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
Removable handle for additional support and control
Technical specifications:
Collet size: 1mm - 3.2mm
Voltage: V 230 ac
Frequency: 50Hz
Power rating: 170W
Weight: 736g
Cordless: No
Variable Speed: Yes Type: Rotary Tool
Motor Voltage: 230V
Minimum to Maximum RPM 8,000 to 35,000rpm
Colour: Black and grey
Product Width: 45mm
Product Length: 250m
Product Height: 48mm
Product Weight: 650g
Contents:
1 x plastic storage box
1 x 170W rotary tool
35 x regular cut-off wheels (24mm x 6mm)
30 x heavy duty cut-off wheels (24mm x 8mm)
36 x sanding discs (180 grit)
36 x sanding discs (320 grit)
1 x polishing compound
3 x brass brushes
3 x steel brushes
1 x pen nylon brush
1 x flap wheel (80 grit)
10 x grinding stones
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
6 x drill bits (2 each of 1.5mm, 3mm and 3.2mm)
1 x cloth wheel (?25.4 x 4.7mm)
1 x felt wheel (?25.4 x 6.7mm)
1 x rubber emery wheel (?22 x 4mm)
1 x felt wheel point (?9.5 x 19mm)
4 x felt wheel (?12.7 x 6mm)
6 x aluminium oxide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
6 x silicon carbide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
1 x whet stone (25 x 9 x 9mm)
5 x diamond grinders
3 x mandrels for cut-off wheels
1 x mandrel for felt wheels
1 x hss cutters
1 x spindle lock for flexible shaft
1 x spanner
4 x collets (1pc x 1.5mm, 2pcs x 2.3mm and 1pc x 3.2mm)
4 x sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
8 x sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
5 x cut-off wheel fibre glass (?32 x 1mm)
1 x flexible shaft
1 x removable handle
All comments (21)
How to set up a rotary tool/use the flexible shaft (this is a demonstration of a generic tool but the same instructions apply) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF6DWvPQq7k
How to use mandrels & attachments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyLDZcI-qxY
Maplin Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrSGgSy4UQE
Here's some older discussions about this rotary tool on HUKD: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/170w-dremel-type-rotary-tool-with-lcd-flexi-tool-219-piece-accessory-set-34-99-maplin-1682350
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/170w-variable-speed-rotary-tool-with-lcd-219-piece-accessory-set-24-99-maplin-1763453
Also on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191466818226
Model No: N17QN
Drills, cuts, sharpens, cleans, polishes and engraves most surfaces
Ideal hobby, craft and restoration tool
Removable handle for additional support and control
Technical specifications:
Collet size: 1mm - 3.2mm
Voltage: V 230 ac
Frequency: 50Hz
Power rating: 170W
Weight: 736g
Cordless: No
Variable Speed: Yes Type: Rotary Tool
Motor Voltage: 230V
Minimum to Maximum RPM 8,000 to 35,000rpm
Colour: Black and grey
Product Width: 45mm
Product Length: 250m
Product Height: 48mm
Product Weight: 650g
Contents:
1 x plastic storage box
1 x 170W rotary tool
35 x regular cut-off wheels (24mm x 6mm)
30 x heavy duty cut-off wheels (24mm x 8mm)
36 x sanding discs (180 grit)
36 x sanding discs (320 grit)
1 x polishing compound
3 x brass brushes
3 x steel brushes
1 x pen nylon brush
1 x flap wheel (80 grit)
10 x grinding stones
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
1 x mandrel for sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
6 x drill bits (2 each of 1.5mm, 3mm and 3.2mm)
1 x cloth wheel (?25.4 x 4.7mm)
1 x felt wheel (?25.4 x 6.7mm)
1 x rubber emery wheel (?22 x 4mm)
1 x felt wheel point (?9.5 x 19mm)
4 x felt wheel (?12.7 x 6mm)
6 x aluminium oxide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
6 x silicon carbide grinding wheels (?20 x 3.2mm)
1 x whet stone (25 x 9 x 9mm)
5 x diamond grinders
3 x mandrels for cut-off wheels
1 x mandrel for felt wheels
1 x hss cutters
1 x spindle lock for flexible shaft
1 x spanner
4 x collets (1pc x 1.5mm, 2pcs x 2.3mm and 1pc x 3.2mm)
4 x sanding bands (12.7mm x 12.7mm)
8 x sanding bands (6.35mm x 12.7mm)
5 x cut-off wheel fibre glass (?32 x 1mm)
1 x flexible shaft
1 x removable handle
Direct link from Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/400-part-rotary-tool-accessory-kit-n63bx
Amazon too https://www.amazon.co.uk/400-PIECE-ROTARY-TOOL-ACCESSORY/dp/B002NQLU58
2x aluminium oxide grinding wheel 15.8 x 9.5mm
2x aluminium oxide grinding wheel 9.5 x 12.7mm
2x aluminium oxide parabolic wheel 9.5 x 19mm
6x aluminium oxide grinding wheel 20 x 3.2mm
2x silicon carbide grinding wheel 20x4mm
2x silicon carbide grinding wheel 9.5x4mm
6x silicon carbide grinding wheel 2 x 3.2mm
4x sanding band 6.35 x 12.7mm
8x sanding band 12.7 x 12.7mm
flap wheel 32x9.5mm
sanding shank 12.7x12.7mm
sanding shank 6.35x12.7mm
diamond cutter cylindrical 2.4x9.5mm
diamond cutter spherical 4mm
diamond cutter spherical 2mm
diamond cutter taper 3.2mm
diamond cutter dripping 3.2x6.4mm
HSS cutter spherical 3.2x8.7mm
HSS Cutter taper 3.2mm
5 x Cut off wheel fibre glass 32x1.2mm
30x cut off wheel heavy duty 24x0.8mm
136 x cut off wheel regular 24x0.6mm
150 x sanding disc
2 x rubber emery wheel
brass brush radial
brash brush axial
Stainless brush axial 5x44.5mm & 12.7x44.5mm
stainless brush radial
nylon brush axial
nylon brush radial
5 felt wheel
felt wheel point
4 felt wheel
cloth wheel
9.5mm wrench
2 each polished HSS twist drills 2.4mm & 1.6mm
2 collet chrome plated 3.2mm
collet chrome plated 2.4mm & 1.6mm
mandrel for cut off wheel 1.6mm screw
2 mandrel from cloth wheel 2.4mm screw
dressing stone SI carbide
A couple of forum discussions of the N17QN rotary tool:
http://www.scalerchelis.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17450#p194003 (not sure about the comment querying whether it's made by Dremel - I can see TASP-branded clones of this on Aliexpress, etc, but who knows!)
http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?182183-Can-you-recommend-a-decent-rotary-tool&p=1880241&viewfull=1#post1880241
http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?182183-Can-you-recommend-a-decent-rotary-tool&p=1884184&viewfull=1#post1884184
Some say the collets in the 400 piece set above don't fit genuine Dremels but the tool shafts do http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/maplin-sale-of-dremel-type-add-ons-9-99-t36253.html
http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=33489&rdeLocaleAttr=en&action=showDetail
Versatile tool for drilling, milling, engraving, polishing, cleaning, cutting and grinding
Powerful motor with variable speed control
With a highly flexible shaft for extra precision and spindle-lock for swift and easy attachment change
Includes 42 attachments, stand with clamping device, and routing base
Adjustable no-load speed (rpm): 10,000 – 40,000
Collets Ø (mm): 2.4 / 3.2
Power cable length (m): 3
Think this is the same one (unboxing)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH74bpdjLnw
Any owners of this care to confirm for me, please?
The Maplin N17QN's digital display looks like this - Variable speed 8,000 - 35,000 rpm (like the aforementioned Dremel 400 XPR Digital/Professional models, displays in increments of 1,000). Also, wondering if the circular section just above the digital display allows you to change the carbon brushes (?).
You can buy a Dremel handle separately for £11.50! nearly half the price of this kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-26150577JA-Detailers-Grip-Attachment/dp/B004NIH03U
and the Maplin tool:
As for removing the brushes, here's how to do it with the Dremel 4000, assume the Maplin rotary tool will be similar?
1. Unscrew the brush cap (there are two) just below the variable speed control
2. Grabbing the small brass spring, pull the worn brush from the housing
3. Place the new brush in the housing
4. Replace brush cap
5. Repeat for other side
6. Run for 5-10 minutes with no load to wear them in
Cheapest I can see the Dremel 7700 is £41 delivered on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190497541635
Reviews: https://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B003BIFHJW/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=helpful
Maplin did do a cheapo rotary tool recently at £10, but it's out of stock on their site, might be worth a peek if you're passing, think this is quite old stock? http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/96-v-cordless-rotary-tool-and-14-piece-accessory-set-n21fy
The Parkside Lidl is 10,000 – 40,000 versus the Maplin 8,000 – 35,000 (tho it has electronic variable speed, if that matters to you)
Obviously the Maplin has more accessories - the Lidl has 42 versus Maplin's 219
Lidl's 3 year guarantee is always brilliant, assume Maplin's are 1 year - not sure what their aftersales is like
Both have the flexi-shaft tool
Lidl comes with the hanging cradle, Maplin doesn't (still has the metal catch to hang it somewhere, though)
The Maplin has the removable handle (which you have to buy for a real Dremel) - more useful for engraving, intricate work, keeping the tool steady
Can see the Parkside/Lidl gets good reviews on the current HUKD thread, the Maplin appears to, too. Depends what you're looking for!
I don't have a specific use, but I'm always hacking bits and pieces, and this is about the only tool I don't have. Going out this afternoon to a Lidl with Maplins next door, so I need to decide (or maybe I don't really need one!)
Another "box damaged" at £29.99 Buy It Now or Best Offer + £5 P&P - not sure how much they'd drop the price - worth a go http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152087047617
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Bought one will pick up tomorrow :smiley:
I got this model a couple of years ago and at first was very happy with my purchase even though 95% of the stuff that comes with is is no use to anyone unless you like to keep your nails neat and smooth.
Used on and off for 4 months (about 10 hours use in total) only small jobs like cutting off nail heads, cutting plastic and a bit of sanding and worked fine what what I needed it for.
Then one day It just started to drop the speed to the lowest setting, no problem just turn it back up (at this point i thought it might of been myself knocking it down by accident or some sort of safety feature, remember not used it enough & who reads instructions right? ) anyway it got to the point where it got a lot more frequent until it would no longer rise above the minimum speed, so returned it and had no issues and was given a brand new one not a refurb or customer return. (no problems at all, not even a second question so Maplins good on customer returns in this instance)
All started out good and same again and maybe even less usage than the first, this one the LED readout started to fade in and out and went on like this over a couple of weeks, but I could live with it in the usage it got and wasn't much fussed about the readout as it only tells you the speed anyway. Then one day I was working on something in the shed as you do and smelt something burning like an electrical fire and it turned out to be this pile of poop. Quickly unplugged it from the mains and not much in the way of damage externally but it had burnt out the board inside. From what I could tell was the on/off switch on the drill doesnt isolate the main power coming in as you can adjust the speed setting before you start it so power is going through to the circuit board and think there lies the problem as it alway felt warm even when not using it if left plugged in (not talking about plugged in all the time just when working on things and plugged in ready to use).
Took that one back and this time they tried to fob me off with a customer return and the standard bull about how it's been tested and same guarantee as a new one but stood my ground and in the end gave me another one off the shelf.
Anyway as I come to the end of (my review, my opinion) upon using the 3rd and new one it stopped working after another couple of months and by this time just gave up on it and binned it and ended up buying a slightly more expensive well known make and been using it for almost a year without a single problem.
The moral of the story is you get what you pay for or as I still like to say buy Sh*te buy twice :P
I think I still have the box/case and most of the accessories if anyone in the Manchester area who could use them for Free if willing to collect? Sorry cannot be faffed with postage.
dcpk, I'm sorry you've had a bad time with this model. It's hard to say whether you're merely very unlucky or whether there's more serious build quality problems - but I added all the online reviews I could find at the time (I originally bought one for me, one for boyf a few months ago and posted on here) and I've had no issues. I always try to balance my posts with positives and negatives but couldn't see anyone banging a drum about this.
Of course there's a few HUKD threads on this too - people tend to moan more than praise on the internet but glad you found a model that works for you now :smiley: