JimErn Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 After Santa came and left behind a Dremel plunge router attachment, I was faced with a dilemma. I could use my one and only Dremel, changing bits as needed for the plunge router, or get another and dedicate it to the plunge router. Holy molly, around $50! Someone earlier mentioned the Wen rotary tool.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BYRFH8/?coliid=IAGQ2KABSQQ6D&colid=3FFU56ZXONLUZ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it $20.32 (presently) Even though some of the comments/reviews say it does not fit all Dremel accessories, I took a gamble and ordered it. It works in the Dremel plunge router attachment, not sure about other attachments. It is quieter than my Dremel too. The only draw back is the collects that come with it, the tiny one you need for the small bits (3/64th, etc) is not included, but luckily I had one anyway. If you need another Dremel type rotary tool consider the Wen, it is working well for me. WayneMahler, jollyred, danny and 3 others 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 I think I was the one that started a topic about these WEN tools.. and did research to find that Steve Good did a review on it too.. Believe Ray bought one.. I still have not took the plunge to buy one yet.. Not expensive and should do it.. LOL.. Then I could leave my drill press set up with the Forestner bit.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 I bought one of the Wen a while back and reported it here. So far, I like it. The flex cable attachment works great and that in itself made the whole thing worth buying. Now, knowing that the plunge attachment will work with it, I might just buy one. Thanks for the report. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 That is a good deal for the Wen. I have this chuck added to my Dremels. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVDWTNV/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1 Larry Roberta Moreton and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 I have those chucks on all three of my Dremels and a fourth to use on a bench top drill. I chuck it into the full size chuck and use it for small drills. They are worth the price. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sure does look like a knockoff. Wonder how they get away with that. Same wrench and everything. OCtoolguy, kmmcrafts and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 I was just lookin' it over myself, JT, and had the very same thought, Sir. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrye Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, JustLarry said: That is a good deal for the Wen. I have this chuck added to my Dremels. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVDWTNV/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1 Larry 7 hours ago, Rockytime said: I have those chucks on all three of my Dremels and a fourth to use on a bench top drill. I chuck it into the full size chuck and use it for small drills. They are worth the price. Totally agree on the worth of this chuck for the Dremel! I have the Dremel and the Wen 2305. Unfortunately, this chuck does not fit the Wen, so I have my Dremel in my plunge router base. The flex shaft for my Wen has a lot of runout, so I can't use it for drilling pilot holes. Edited January 2, 2019 by jerrye OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 WEN has been coming out with some real knock-offs lately I think. I was searching for the Ridgid oscillating spindle / belt sanders thinking of getting a new one as mine I got used and it has a bent shaft for the motor and just doesn't work very well. Could see it being a nice tool. Anyway WEN has one of those that looks quite similar... not sure that it's a exact copy. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 hours ago, jerrye said: I have the Dremel and the Wen 2305. Unfortunately, this chuck does not fit the Wen, so I have my Dremel in my plunge router base. The flex shaft for my Wen has a lot of runout, so I can't use it for drilling pilot holes. This one shows to be the chuck for the Wen: https://www.amazon.com/WEN-2305-KC-Keyless-Rotary-Chuck/dp/B072LXHBHP/ref=pd_cp_469_3?pd_rd_w=c8f31&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=1SM05BQ509H8VJAJTATB&pd_rd_r=5e024b45-0ea2-11e9-add8-73a0b1357621&pd_rd_wg=wkL3J&pd_rd_i=B072LXHBHP&psc=1&refRID=1SM05BQ509H8VJAJTATB Larry jerrye and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: WEN has been coming out with some real knock-offs lately I think. I was searching for the Ridgid oscillating spindle / belt sanders thinking of getting a new one as mine I got used and it has a bent shaft for the motor and just doesn't work very well. Could see it being a nice tool. Anyway WEN has one of those that looks quite similar... not sure that it's a exact copy. Kevin, I purchased a combo belt/oscillating spindle sander from H/D a couple of years back. I can't say enough good about it. I love it. And, they had them on a sale at the time so I coupled it along with a Weber gas bbq and put the whole thing on a 24 month "same as cash" plan. It's heavy and doesn't have any tendency to move around when using it. It has a good dust collection port on the back side that also works great. I see used ones occasionally on C/L. Edited January 2, 2019 by octoolguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 44 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Kevin, I purchased a combo belt/oscillating spindle sander from H/D a couple of years back. I can't say enough good about it. I love it. And, they had them on a sale at the time so I coupled it along with a Weber gas bbq and put the whole thing on a 24 month "same as cash" plan. It's heavy and doesn't have any tendency to move around when using it. It has a good dust collection port on the back side that also works great. I see used ones occasionally on C/L. Yeah I love mine other than the bent shaft which makes the thing vibrate bad.. I even have the heavy duty stand for it.. but it still would like to walk across the floor.. runs good other than the bent shaft.. That is why I was looking to get a new one.. thought maybe it would work better than the one I have.. I gave $75 for it with the stand, and used it now for about 4 years like it is. Figured I got my moneys worth from it and like to get a smoother running one. LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: Yeah I love mine other than the bent shaft which makes the thing vibrate bad.. I even have the heavy duty stand for it.. but it still would like to walk across the floor.. runs good other than the bent shaft.. That is why I was looking to get a new one.. thought maybe it would work better than the one I have.. I gave $75 for it with the stand, and used it now for about 4 years like it is. Figured I got my moneys worth from it and like to get a smoother running one. LOL And, I'll bet you can put it up on C/L and get your original investment out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, octoolguy said: And, I'll bet you can put it up on C/L and get your original investment out of it. I'd thought about that.. but one.. I want to keep the stand.. and I'd hate to sell it to someone that expecting a smooth operating system.. When I bought it it was in a warehouse that had no power.. had I been able to try it. I'd have not bought it. Stand was well worth it though.. Heaviest stand I've ever seen.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 I wonder if the Wen has bushings or ball bearings. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Greetings, There are lots of rotary tools LIKE a Dremel out there. In fact, if you type in your search engine "Rotary Tools Like Dremel" you will get at least 4 advertised items. There are also the Harbor Freight cheap rotary tools that would work for drilling holes in your fretwork patterns but, probably not much of anything else. God Bless! Spirithorse OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 You can use Steve Good's set up too if plunge drilling is needed. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 as an update the Wen mounted in Dremels' plunge router is a dream IMO. So easy and precise, especially compared to my HF drill press OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Just ordered one! Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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