Trio @ woodcraft

[durango dude]

Goodness, the price has dropped and dropped and dropped.

The Trio is being carried by Woodcraft for $55.

Not a lot of accessories available for it, though.

[radhak]

Dunno what Trio is, so searched for it, and for whatever reason it only comes up with



http://www.woodcraft.com/product/200...an-no-673.aspx

but it's only $9...

[LCHIEN]

my woodcraft search comes up with this:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208...-Tool-Kit.aspx

WHy do I want one? WHat is it, a dremel tool with a jig saw like grip and foot?

[DannyT]

they are also on ebay for 39.99 buy it now. 9.99 shipping
amazon has them for 59.99 with free shipping

[durango dude]

WHy do I want one?

That's the question I suspect Dremel hasn't been able to answer ---- ergo the price of the trio has dropped quickly.

If my memory serves me correct -- the original MSRP of the Trio was around $170.

[Hoakie]

That's the question I suspect Dremel hasn't been able to answer ---- ergo the price of the trio has dropped quickly.

If my memory serves me correct -- the original MSRP of the Trio was around $170.

This may contribute to the issue as well

"Note: The Dremel Trio uses 3/16 - inch shank accessories. Dremel rotary tool accessories are not compatible with the Trio tool."

[cabinetman]

So, what's the deal with the Trio...anybody have one...is it any good?

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[pelligrini]

This may contribute to the issue as well

"Note: The Dremel Trio uses 3/16 - inch shank accessories. Dremel rotary tool accessories are not compatible with the Trio tool."

That was a stupid move.

A bit more on their website:http://www.dremel.com/en-us/customer...s/default.aspx
Changing accessories
The Collet
A collet is the most precise way to hold an accessory (bit) in a high speed rotary tool or the Dremel Trio. The collet is located underneath the collet nut, inserted in the end of the tool’s shaft.

Rotary tool collet
There are 4 different sized collets available to accommodate different accessory shank sizes from 1/8 inch down to 1/32 inch. It is essential to use the correct sized collet for each accessory. The collets are marked with corresponding shank size: no rings – 1/8 inch (480), 1 ring – 1/32 inch (483), 2 rings – 1/16 inch (482), 3 rings – 3/32 inch (481).

Dremel Trio™ collet
The Dremel Trio tool uses a 3/16” collet for all Trio accessories. Trio accessories are exclusive to the Dremel Trio tool system and are not interchangeable with Dremel rotary tools. See your owner's manual for more detailed information on collets.

[LCHIEN]

it sounds like I don't want or need one. A tool that doesn't take standard bits even of its own maker and no one can give a recommendation for.