It took me two years just to find a frickin' drill. I know it sounds crazy, but everytime I went out looking (for a dremel), all I found was crap that would break in two minutes. In fact, the guy in the little hardware shop didn't want to sell this to me because it was too old! I had to become very aggressive with him and I am happy I did. It opened up many new possibilities (as well as few wounds-be careful with this stuff, kids!)