>
> > I have this:
> >
> http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188575&G=69659&I=66226
> > 225 Flex Shaft. Very happy with this.
>
> I haven't used this, but I've used the 575D right-angle attachment, and
> the flexible attachment seems much more useful.  I thought the
> right-angle would help get the Dremel's body out of the way when cutting
> a sheet of board material, but it doesn't - it's just a bit thicker than
> the typical saw tool, so it doesn't help.  So I'd say, get the flexible
> one rather than the right-angle.


OK, I shall go with the flexible shaft.

>> For the workstation you can't just plunge the drill
> down. You have to allow the speed on the bit to do the
> work.

>Agreed - you should never push hard enough to drop the speed significantly.

Hearing from piclist make some Amazon reviews more believeable.

Thanks, and I have read more on the mini-lathe and mil.  The price mentioned
by Spehro is not so prohibitive compare to the handicap without one.
Spehro, any good recommendation for an affordable mini-mill ?

Thanks and appreciate all of your comments.

Ling SM
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