If this turns into a "Boys with Toys" discussion I'll understand, but I AM curious if some of our wonderful gals here have the same affliction.

Bert mentioned Dremels in another thread, and boy, can I relate! I've owned about four and the last one blew up about two months ago. So....naturally I've gotta get another......with ALL THE NEW GADGETS AND ATTACHMENTS!

I simply have not been able to pass ANY Dremel display in a hardware or craft shop for years without stopping to stare at the little suckers.

Sure, they are INCREDIBLY practical for doing just about any repairs and setups on instruments. The REALLY tiny drill bit is great for mounting Fifth string capos on banjos, and the sanding drums and cutting wheels are invaluable for many little jobs.....but...I've never got one of the (whaddya call it?) "free range" pen-like attachments connected to a rubber cord. Seems too heavy and unweildy. However The "Right Angle" attachment looks great, so I guess when I get my new one (delayed for a bit 'cause our heat went off and the furnace guy charged 180 bucks!) I'll get ALL the new doohickies!

Any other "Dremoholics"?

Rick

Apologies for using David Letterman's take on Stepin' Fetchit in the Header.