Dremel

[imMonkeyGOD]

I'm thinking of getting of Dremel but the problem is I don't know which one to get or which one wold be best for what we do. I think its a rotary tool right? I want to get one with the range of 20-100$ But cheap would be nice too, I just want one that can get the job done with no problems. Nothing too powerful. Thanks

~imMonkeyGOD

 

[paradoxdj]

i have that same problem...i don't know which one to get

 

[SagittariusArt]

I recommend the original Dremel, never got any Problems, this Thing is build for Eternity

The cheaper ones, about 20-50USD are good to, but when you add deep Details or very good Cuts you must take care with it, i dont know how this little Clones work for a long Time.

When the cheaper Dremel-Clones have an flexible Wave in the Package take that, but i prefer the Original, you cant get wrong with that

 

[imMonkeyGOD]

Also links to the products would be nice so I know what I'm buying or the name

 

[Vexona]

My roommate bought a refurbished version of the original dremel. It works great and was at a solid discount (around 40% i think?)

 

[Ph4de]

I got a Craftsman Rotary Tool from Sears, works great for what I need it for.
Click the link to see it.

 

[Lordmagoo]

i too have an original dremel i bought a while back, and it works great

 

[Sean Bradley]

For years I've been using the standard Dremel Multi-Pro with the $30 Flexible Shaft attachment, and it's worked great. I think Dremel has revised the product line though, and now you have to choose the 300 series, or the 400 series. The 300 is the affordably priced model, the 400 is heavy duty and has a better motor. The motors seem to have a 2-5 year life for heavy duty work with grinding metal (which was what I used mine for for ages). I highly recommend them. You may find cheaper 'Dremel-like" tools elsewhere, but you won't find better tools at this price range. I've gone through many different types of the cheaper ones, and nothing has outlasted my Dremels.

Dremel 300 Series : $60.00 @ Home Depot

Dremel 400 series: $80.00 @ Home Depot

Dremel Flex-Shaft : $30.00 @ Home Depot

I highly recommend getting a corded Rotary tool as ooposed to the rechargable cordless tools. The battery powered tools aren't quite as powerful as the corded ones.

Least thats my take on it.

 

[Ral Partha]

I got this Dremel 3956-02 kit, which is essentially the 395D model plus the Flex-Shaft and several accessories. Right from the start, I wanted the 395D since it's something I worked with before and the extra Flex-Shaft is a big bonus, considering how much it costs. I can't imagine doing the armor without a Dremel.

 

[smilie120]

CLICK HERE UK ONLY! --my dremel

Thats where I got my dremel, it has the flexible shaft, spins at 35,000rpm and I got over 100bits and a 3year gaurantee. for just over $30

 

[gamerguy55]

I got a Craftsman Rotary Tool from Sears, works great for what I need it for.
Click the link to see it.

best link ever.

 

[FinnishSpartan]

best link ever.

OMG that's so funny!!!!!!!!

 

[Dark Rogue]

I got the one of the 400 series Sean mentioned earlier. Works really well. I got it for around 60 bucks on ebay.

 

[Falling Jihad]

just about any kind of dremel works great. i have a cordless and corded one cus my grandpa collected power tools. the thing you really need is a set of bits. i have a huge case of sanding, cutting, polishng, and carving bits.

 

[rowan]

I think mines the original (possibly a slightly updated model) don't have it on me so i couldn't say for sure.
I know i saw the same one in the local hardware store for $200 Aud, but i got mine for free plus a massive set of bits from one of my dads friends
Its great, i use it for everything, great for modeling, i even use it as a drill and screwdriver if I'm feeling lazy.

 

[NZTK]

I was gifted mine, by a friend that was moving overseas, its a multipro and seems to stand up pretty well to what I throw at it, I cut a lot of thick plastic and do a fair amount of engraving and bevelling with it. I highly recommend getting a proper branded dremmel. Ive had 4 cheap knock offs before I got this one, they only lasted about a month each. Proper dremmels have all their internal gears encased, the cheap ones fill up with junk and die really quick.

 

[luketrocity]

I have two. One older corded model, another newer cordless. Honestly, the cordless ones battery seems to last alot longer than people give it credit for. I got both for under 14$ by going to Lowes/Home depot on the weekends and shopping there closeouts.

 

[Sean Bradley]

Does the charge last longer than a corded Dremel?

j/k, I hear ya... maybe I'll try one out sometime.

 

[luketrocity]

Does the charge last longer than a corded Dremel?

j/k, I hear ya... maybe I'll try one out sometime.

HAHAHA Touche. To your point though, the cordless model can't be used with other attachments. They both have there ups and downs, (for instance the cordless model is very lightweight, has high maneuverability, and for whatever reason I seem more accurate with it) but thats why you should own both.

 

[Rowinish]

Is there a good set with a bunch of dremel bits thats around $20-$30?