@Baron Marshall & WM,
thanks, I think I'll ask for dremel (how much does the drill sell for?) then ask if they have less expensive models....
btw I live in kuala lumpur, malaysia (not HK)
I went to Lowes yesterday & looked at the Dremels they had for sale, & WOW

they have come out with some cool stuff since I bought mine in 1999!
They range from upper $50.00 to $90.00 USD & then there are the attachments which are limitless. The first thing you need to find is a source in your country for replacement cutting discs, sanding wheels, etc. because the tool is worthless without those small, but pricey replacement items that wear out on a normal basis. For example 5 reinforced cutting wheels cost around $8.00 USD

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