Thread: Dremel Recommendation

With all of the different models of the dremels available what type would be recommended the most from those that use them? I've heard of them burning up fairly quickly when using them to restore straights and read in another post that the lower rpm models are better. Can anyone with experience with some of these recommend a model for use, which works best?

I've used a knockoff from a brand that's probably on the par with B&D, so not much quality there, but not complete junk either. I run it at relatively low rpm's to prevent overheating and minimize the chance/severity of catching the edge. As long as you can vary the speed and it can take a flex-shaft, you're in biz.

I just bought a dremel 300. It hasnt got the flexishaft which ppl prefer but I couldnt justify paying the extra for a flexi when I know I can do the same job holding the dremel itself. Theyre small and light anyway so its no problem.

nb I havent used it yet but will be working on a lovely Bengall I have.

ps. Ilija has a wonderful polishing video on youtube that is worth a study.

I've got a B&D Wizard (they don't make it anymore as far as I know) that has worked for me for a decade doing things a lot harder on it than polishing straights. This honestly isn't very hard work for them compared to wood carving, or sharpening a chainsaw or re-grouting a bathtub. If I were to buy another one I would probably get the $15 knock off from Harbor Freight. Dremmel Kind of has the monopoly on these tools and they definitely charge like they do.

Thanks for the lavish compliment Graham. It was an unscripted one-take deal, so I sound like crap, but on a good note, it does show how to safely do a proper pass with a flap wheel (I do 2 per grit).
Bevan, if you really want to see it, just search "flap wheel" on youtube.

Get the 400 XPR model along with the flexshaft.

John

I like the 400 XPR as well i find that the workstation is an excellent addition especially if you do not already have a lot of power tools. if gives you a nice stable holder that allows you to use both hands to control the blade you are polishing, and does yeoman's work as a drill press for those pesky pins.

just helping you spend your lunch money

I have the Dremel Stylus and I love it!

Well the lunch money is spent, I got the XPR 400 with the flexishaft, picked one up that came with the planer attachment and a bunch of bits for it.