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RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

airplanerc2 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:37:14 GMT

:)I know the feeling in your hands when trying to chang those darnd little things !

And as far as how long the disk last it IS HOW YOU use them !

If you are in to big a hurry you are useing the wrong tool for the job as the Dremel ismade to help you doa job NOT DO THE JOB all at once !

So the lighter the contact with the object you are working the longer the disk will last and the better the job will turn out !

Robert Wyant

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

JimRfromBC Canada — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:17 GMT

Folks: The EZ lock discs are designed to cut on their EDGES only. They are not intended for shaping or sanding on their face or back. The discs WILL break if you try to do this. This is a built-in feature so that YOU (the user) do not get hurt.

This is clearly spelled out in the product literature that comes with the discs.

If you need a shaping/sanding disc, try the #801 or 543 Carbide wheels , or the EZ544 EZ lock carbide wheel.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

JimRfromBC Canada — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:02 GMT

Maperl: I am with you on this.!!

Jim

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

old_radios — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:57:17 GMT

I like the easy locks.. Very convenient to not have to put your glasses on to change wheels. :)

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

wanderer — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:37:46 GMT

When I first saw EZ lock I thought it was the best idea in a long time. I immediately purchased about $100 worth of various parts and commenced to use them. They worked fine until I had to get into a tight place and could not keep them exactly straight without any side pressure on them at all; they then commenced to have the center break out of the wheel. Just the tiniest bit of side pressure and the wheel goes; in my opinion it is extremely fragile.

I use the regular reinforced cutoff wheels all the time, and have never broken one.

The 90 degree drive adapter and these cut off wheels are both way too fragile for any amount of real work.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

qpar — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:36:30 GMT

i am like the 1st post .. cant afford the ez locl ... the tool is the best .//// i have a flex shaft that is 30+ old .still going.. u wouldnt believe how and what i have used it 4.
have used up many batterys/ wish they would make the lith. 4 the hand held .. there are 3 in my tool box now..tools that is. i need baterys 4 3 of the 4 qp

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

Dougmo60 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:27:39 GMT

I agree with that I seldom diss anything from Dremel but this system is a bust as far as I am concerned.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

wanderer — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:10:30 GMT

I use all dremel attachments and tool bits; I use them continually. I have 4 of the 10 volt units and could not get along without them.

In my opinion, the ez lock is the worst piece of junk that I have ever encountered. If you hold it exactly straight and don't waiver; and don't use much pressure it works pretty well. If you bind it or put any strain on the cut off wheel the center breaks out. I agree that the ez line is a substandard quality item that does not fit the normal dremel service output.

I found that out after purchasing about $100 worth of ez line stuff.

The small screw on wheels work wonders.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

maperl — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:08:29 GMT

I think that you may be missing the point on the EZ lock system. If you have ever had to rummage around on you work table or the floor for the mandrel screw or, if like myself you had arthritis in your hands, I think that you would appreciate the EZ lock. Lose the mandrel screw and you have to buy a new mandrel and a few of those and you have bought an EZ lock mandrel.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

Dremyfan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:50:09 GMT

I definitely agree with you Tardboy21. It's a pleasure for me when I use the EZ Lock, I really enjoy it as it is with writing with a good pen.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

tardboy21 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:10:30 GMT

I guess that's one way to look at EZ-lock, I definitely see the value in it though, and will probably get it in the near future. Especially being able to use it for things like abrassive buffs, polishing wheels, diamond cutoff wheels. Regular cut off wheels were just the first made, probably because they are the most used. The are not phasing out regular mandrels as you can still use easy-lock pieces with a regular mandrel, its just a luxury option if you so choose. If you use it often, it is a good investment in my eyes.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

pop4rascals — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:16:46 GMT

I bought the Dremel EZ mandrel, and the EZ545 diamond wheel. I found that it worked very well. I have cut over 75" of floor tile with the same EZ545 wheel. I really like being able to change the wheel faster and easier than the regular mandrel.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

ApplianceJunk — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:34:40 GMT

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I never thought to use a Dremel because it was cheap; I use it when it is the best and/or only tool to accomplish what I want to do.

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I feel the same way. If it's the best tool for the job who cares about cost.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

ApplianceJunk — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:33:43 GMT

[quote]I like the fibered wheels best[/quote]

The fiber wheels are the only cutting wheels I have ever used.

I have looked at the other wheel, but have not tried them yet as the fiber work good enough for me.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

handson — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:47:02 GMT

I never thought to use a Dremel because it was cheap; I use it when it is the best and/or only tool to accomplish what I want to do. Try cutting crown molding (coped) for a tin ceiling (for example) with tin snips, and you appreciate EZ lock cutoff wheels in a big hurry. greg

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

tabbycat — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:15:36 GMT

I don't have any of these and I don't think I'd buy one. They are too costly. I usually break my cutting wheels more than getting good use from them. I like the fibered wheels best, but they cost more than the regular ones. I get more "mileage" from the fibered ones. When using the regular unfibered wheels, I usually have to use two together to really cut anything. I find that the accessories for the rotary tools cost a lot and the rotary tool is a good value price.

RE: The Way I View EZ Lock

Dougmo60 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:28:20 GMT

No offense taken, I feel the same way you do about it.

The Way I View EZ Lock

Carbide_Cutter — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:20:39 GMT

Don't take offense, I don't want to be rude.

The way i see this EZ lock system: It's the biggest scam in tool maker history. EZ Lock was developed mainly for cutting wheels and we all know how long those are made to last- 1 foot of cutting per wheel at $1 a wheel, isn't cheap. How can Dremel rip of the consumer even more? Make them buy a $10 EZ Mandel that fits $2 a piece wheels!- still only cutting at 1 foot for wheel. But now consumers can switch the used wheels faster, meaning they will use more wheels, and throw away even more money!

Come on it's the 21st century, Dremel can make this wheels last longer if they wanted to.