Thread: Looking to buy a dremel, but what model?

I have been looking to buy a dremel but I am kind of lost. What should I go for to get the best one? I saw they had a wireless driven by battery. That looks comfy to work with. But is it any good, will it stand up to the ones with cabels?

Can I get some inputs on this issue so I know what model to go for to get the most bang for the bucks.

I personally have an old dremel tool like the original model. It still works great and I've had it for years. there's a few newer ones the 300 and the XPR400 both are pretty nice but they have different form factors. You'll have to find out which one fits your hands better. Best to go into the hardware store and check them out.

As for the cordless one, I can't say I've tried one it would definitely be great for improving dexterity and just being able to move without getting tangled with the cord. but who knows how long the battery will last? and will it be able to hold constant rotation when the battery gets low.

Personally I'm a fan of corded tools, that's just my opinion tho.

Any Dremel tool will be good to have as long as it's variable speed.

- Tam -

I've read a lot of reviews where people said the cordless really didn't cut it in the power/torque department. I have the XPR400. It came with a wide assortment of bits, wheels, cutoffs, etc. pretty much a sampling of the whole range. And it came with the flexible shaft and circle guide attachment. I've never used the circle guide but the flexible shaft attachment is great for detail work. You're holding something the size of a magic marker instead of the whole tool. Apparently it has a wider range of speeds also. When I got it I told the guy at OSH that I didn't have a dremel and I wanted one. He said "get that one". I'm glad I did.

I also use a dremel that is variable speed and has a flex attachment. That is the way to go. I recommend corded over battery. One thing to remember with a dremel....take your time. You can easily destroy your project. There are numerous accounts of people hurting themselves on the blades depending on what you are doing. Safety first. I recently ruined a scale that I was crafting with a sanding drum. I went too fast and it cost me about 1.5 hrs of my time.

Originally Posted by OregonTy

I went too fast and it cost me about 1.5 hrs of my time.

Not necessarily a bad thing because you get to use your dremel again!

I bought a cordless Dremel some years ago and had to replace it three times. The shaft kept breaking. The battery lasts a decent amount of time, but if I didn't have a backup battery I would have bought a regular one by now. I might buy one anyway. With the kind and amount of work I'm doing now it just makes sense to be plugged in.

One more thing. Whichever model you end up buying, make sure that you go ahead an buy the 4486 chuck for it too. It will make your tool more versatile and easier to use.

The best comment I 've heard about Dremels is from a gunsmith. After viewing the results of amateur firearm improvements he suggested there should be a 'cooling off' period before completing purchase.

i had a cordless, trust me on this one the cord is better. more consant power. and you can use it all day long no time waiting for hte batteries. as for the model that is a really personnal choice as everyone has stated. good luck

Originally Posted by FastEdge

I bought a cordless Dremel some years ago and had to replace it three times. The shaft kept breaking. The battery lasts a decent amount of time, but if I didn't have a backup battery I would have bought a regular one by now. I might buy one anyway. With the kind and amount of work I'm doing now it just makes sense to be plugged in.

One more thing. Whichever model you end up buying, make sure that you go ahead an buy the 4486 chuck for it too. It will make your tool more versatile and easier to use.

What is this?

And I am cool for now. I am not bouing anything in a haste.

I have a cordless dremel and the battery life sucks. luckily i got it for free as a 5 year anniversary gift at work