Dremel Trio?

[Richardgregory]

My local hardware store is clearing out some of these Dremel Trio units - anyone have any experience with it and the usefullness of it?  It's suppose to be able to route, but I'm not sure of it's capabilities to that and whether I can get a bit for it if I want to use it to install T-Mould.

Thanks

[HaRuMaN]

My local hardware store is clearing out some of these Dremel Trio units - anyone have any experience with it and the usefullness of it?  It's suppose to be able to route, but I'm not sure of it's capabilities to that and whether I can get a bit for it if I want to use it to install T-Mould.

Thanks

That's going to be very underpowered for slot-cutting for T-molding.

[kahlid74]

I have one and it's fantastic for cuts where the handle held ones never really excelled (Like straight cuts with a sawboard for a guide).  As for routing, ehh, not really powerful enough for it TBH IMO.  It works pretty good at cutting acrylic/lexan though!

[andrewt522]

My folks gave me theirs to use as a router.  I used it for inlaying my trackball mount and inlaying my under mounted joysticks.  This was my first experience routing and while I wasn't very accurate on the edges, it worked fine.  I believe one set comes with a 1/4" straight bit, which quickly wore out.  They sell a 3 piece straight bit set that worked much better.  I also used it to cut edges and holes in plexi, which worked well also.

In the end, it does the job, but it's not awesome as far as straight edges are concerned.  If you're going to do a lot of routing in the future, I'd say get a full on router.  Otherwise, the Trio can do a lot of other things too (has nice edge sanding capabilities), so perhaps the versatility is worth it to you.  I hope this helps.

[Ingesecition]

Will the Dremel Trio work making a Hank drum from an LP tank? It needs freehand curves made in mild 1/8" steel (search "Hank Drum" on youtube for examples. If not, what hand tool is you guys recommend for the job? Regular jigsaw blades snap like crazy, and have a hard time making tight curves. Thank You!!!