Dremel

[rmcobb]

I've been saying to myself that I need to get a Dremel tool for the past..........well, for a long time.

For all you guys out there that have them, use them, and probably curse at them..........from your experience, which model should I get.

Model 100, Model 200, Model 300, Model 400 ??

or should I go Cordless........if so, is the 7.2V good enough, or should I go with the 10.8V

Try not to reply with..........It depends on what you're going to do with it.

I'm going to be doing the same thing you all do with yours, which is probably different than what you thought when you bought it.

If you were to buy another one, would you get the same one you have, or would you get something different based on your experiences.

Any feedback would be helpful.

Thanks

Randy

 

[2WheelTiger]

I've been saying to myself that I need to get a Dremel tool for the past..........well, for a long time.
For all you guys out there that have them, use them, and probably curse at them..........from your experience, which model should I get.

Model 100, Model 200, Model 300, Model 400 ??

or should I go Cordless........if so, is the 7.2V good enough, or should I go with the 10.8V

Try not to reply with..........It depends on what you're going to do with it.

I'm going to be doing the same thing you all do with yours, which is probably different than what you thought when you bought it.

If you were to buy another one, would you get the same one you have, or would you get something different based on your experiences.

Any feedback would be helpful.

Thanks

Randy

Get a model 400, get a flexible shaft, and get the 10.8 rechargeable also.

 

[rmcobb]

I've been saying to myself that I need to get a Dremel tool for the past..........well, for a long time.
For all you guys out there that have them, use them, and probably curse at them..........from your experience, which model should I get.

Model 100, Model 200, Model 300, Model 400 ??

or should I go Cordless........if so, is the 7.2V good enough, or should I go with the 10.8V

Try not to reply with..........It depends on what you're going to do with it.

I'm going to be doing the same thing you all do with yours, which is probably different than what you thought when you bought it.

If you were to buy another one, would you get the same one you have, or would you get something different based on your experiences.

Any feedback would be helpful.

Thanks

Randy

Get a model 400, get a flexible shaft, and get the 10.8 rechargeable also.

Don't you just love spending someone else's money :blink:

That may be a bit much........maybe I should clarify..........I only want to buy ONE unit.

 

[Walden]

I have a 15 year old black and decker that is like a Dremel-all of the bits interchange. Mine is corded with about 4 feet of cord to a main power unit, and it has never really gotten in the way. For me, the trade off of limited charge life to portability wouldn't be worth it. Go for one with a cord.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I have a Dremel Model 732 that I bought from a friend. I have the variable speed foot control for it and it has done everything I have ever asked. It is a sweet tool, even if it is not ergonomically designed and lightweight. That being said, when the time comes, I will probably buy the 400. I'm not sure I like having to 'set' the variable speed on the 300 and want to control the speed on the fly like I can now. That's the way I understand the differences anyway, and if I'm wrong, please correct me. Then I can just spend less money and get a 300.

 

[Wild72]

I bought the 400 as part of a kit that included the flexible shaft, mower sharpener and a bunch of other stuff. It's a great tool, but I would point out that I am on my third XBR400, as the motors burned out on the first two in a very short time. (10 minutes on the first one).

Apparently there have been widespread problems with the 400 motor going up in smoke. No problems getting them replaced (from Lowes), and this latest one still seems strong a few months on, so I think I finally have a good one.

Problems aside, I would still buy another 400. Don't know how I ever managed without one previously.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

Model 100, Model 200, Model 300, Model 400 ??

It looks like the 300 is basically the same as the regular Dremel, but in a new housing.

Before buying the 300, make sue it works with the various Dremel accessories. When in doubt, get this one:

Variable Speed MultiPro Rotary Tool

And be sure to get a case you can store the various burrs, wheels, stones, mandrels and collets you will accumulate in the next few years.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Once the family members find the thing, it gets used to death really fast.

I quit buying kits a long time ago and just get variable speed motors that have easy to change tips, then buy the accessories separately. I've got a whole box of grinding stones, tips, and other accessories that we never use. I think most makes use the same two collet sizes for the accessories and we currently have motors from both Dremel and Black & Decker. The fiberglass reinforced cutoff wheels are the only way to go for cutting. Get a couple of extra mandrel shafts.

 

[Geezer]

I have been using a cheap imitation tool that came with a flexible shaft. After a couple of years the chuck stopped holding the tools tightly so I decided to move up. I just got the Dremel 100 for about $20.

I looked at the more expensive models, but decided that I don't need that much power in a small tool. For higher power needs I'd use a RotoZip or pneumatic grinder or cutter.

There are probably advantages to the rechargeable models, but I decided that I'd rather deal with a line cord than a dead battery.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

The fiberglass reinforced cutoff wheels are the only way to go for cutting metal. Get a couple of extra mandrel shafts.

For cutting plastic, get one of these:

 

[Bustanut joker]

if I'm wrong, please correct me.

Tempting as this offer is... I'll leave ya alone ya armadillo forinicatin' ******.

Besides what do you know aboot working with wood?? Oh yeah, ya gotta have it with them dillers don't ya! :****:

I've got the 300 and the 400.. The only one that gives me any **** is the 300 Two switches and an armature assembly in three years.

I do like the "shift on the fly" of the 400, it keeps me from ruining all my "good" work.

:jester:

 

[rmcobb]

All good stuff, just what I was looking for. Keep it comin fellas :clapping:

 

[Knifemaker]

I hate to say it, but you really should get two of them.

If you have a dedicated "work bench" a cord powered varible speed model with the flexi-shaft and hanger is the way to go.

That be the multipro varible speed model :

https://tinyurl.com/5jow7x

Or the 300 Model:

https://tinyurl.com/5pc2fs

Then get a two speed model you can use around the house. You only really use two speeds most of the time, slow and fast as hell, so you can save a bit of money by getting a 200 model:

https://tinyurl.com/5gfq5x

It is smaller and lighter , thus making more usefull to cut out holes for your voltmeter or sloting a torn up screwhead.

Realize of course that the VAST amount of money these tools cost is not the cost of the tools themselves, but all the add-ons, accessories , and tool bits.

As mentioned , the cut-off wheels are the shizle, and the small sandeing drums are very handy.

You can find kits with various tools, alot you may never use...so choose wisely. The knock off tools like the Craftsmen and Black+Decker do work with all the dremel bits, so you can save some on the second tool there.

I would not buy the cordless model of anything anymore, they just do not last.

KM

 

[2WheelTiger]

I really liked my cordless, and yes, I had both. For heavy jobs, the bigger variable speed worked best, but when I wanted to get into a smaller space, the battery operated one worked best.

I didn't just spend YOUR money. I spent my own.

 

[Capt. Bob]

I have the 395 Multi Pro.

It has been a good tool (cooked the armature in my first one). I also have the "drill press " rig and that is a handy little device.

Don't be disappointed when it it's not "better than sex" when you first use it. It requires some "hand time" :blink: to learn what it can and can't do, but....

Once you get use to it, you will be surprised what it can do.

And as was already stated, get a box to keep all your tool farkles together.

 

[squeezer]

I would not buy the cordless model of anything anymore, they just do not last.

I'm with Knifemaker here because I'm on my second cordless and it's starting to get wonky. Convenient, yeah, but I just can't afford to replace it every few years.