Tool suggestions, demand

sk3tch · Post by **sk3tch** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:48 am

so.... i need a 1000 - 35,000 rpm dremel tool. any suggestions?

also, is there any demand for custom 360's? like, here, ebay, wherever?
i install windows in the case, the disc drive, do the x-clamp fix, switch LEDs monotone paint jobs (learning to use an airbrush) and various other things. no laptops or anything, but i am thinking about starting a business selling modified 360's. i have a semi-business run locally at

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/ele/777013770.html
but it's mostly repair,

i figure i could profit at least $70 per 360 if i bought RRoD 360's on ebay, repaired, modded, and sold.

Note, by Backup, i MEAN Backup. i am talking about copying the games THEY bring.

Website · Post by **Life of Brian** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:05 am

I highly recommend the 3-speed Black & Decker rotary tool from Wal-Mart. It's around $20 I think, and it's fantastic. It's compatible with all Dremel accessories, and is actually a bit more durable than any Dremel brand rotary tool.

Rekarp · Post by **Rekarp** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:26 am

Just don't get the cordless versions. They stink.

Valium · Post by **Valium** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:31 am

I've got a Mastercraft rotary tool kit, came with 50 or 60 attachments for $70. Nice case for it all too.

Website · Post by **Life of Brian** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:42 am

As for a market for mods, ever been to this website? Check out the forums - you'll probably find plenty of interested folks. And there's always eBay.

mothatrucka · Post by **mothatrucka** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:50 am

I find that the cordless is really only for filing. It's weak enough that you can maintain a lot of control over it without accidentally gouging.

Personally, I'm all for the name brand Dremels. I've got three or four now, and they're all working great. I have so many because I got sick of having to swap out attachments a lot. I find that most often, I use the 10 000 rpm setting. Only one of mine has more than two speeds, and I rarely use the extra speeds.

sk3tch · Post by **sk3tch** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:51 pm

well, i am gonna need the 35000 rpm, cuz i am gonna be doing the window mods on dvd drives in 360's and, xboxes.

so... where would one power a cold cathode ray tube in a 360? could i just wrap it around the fan's power supply, like LEDs?

also, if anyone can help me w/ resistors and general electronics, pm, it'd be much appreciated.