Help me pick out a dremel

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

So, in my escapades with my stand, I'm buying more and more tools. LOL So, I have decided that I'd like to buy a dremel, but I'm not totally sure what I need to watch for. I see some on amazon that look good to me (as if I knew what I was looking for). I read a couple of articles that left me more confused than when I started...so anybody wanna take a stab at recommending one or telling me what specs I should watch for? I'm thinking that in addition to using it for woodwork, I would use it for fragging and aquascaping purposes occasionally.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

So, to give you an idea of what I'm already looking at, I saw this dremel: https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-2305-R...ie=UTF8&qid=1478921815&sr=1-2&keywords=dremel

And this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Dremel-730...ie=UTF8&qid=1478921815&sr=1-7&keywords=dremel

And this accessory kit: https://smile.amazon.com/Dremel-710...ie=UTF8&qid=1478921815&sr=1-6&keywords=dremel

And this one: https://smile.amazon.com/W124003A-2...e=UTF8&qid=1478921815&sr=1-11&keywords=dremel

...but I have no idea which ones (if any) of these are actually good deals... HELP! :D

Psiber_Syn · Nov 11, 2016

From experience go with the electric not the battery

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

Psiber_Syn said:
From experience go with the electric not the battery

So I think that's this one: https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-2305-R...ie=UTF8&qid=1478921815&sr=1-2&keywords=dremel

Will I need any of those additional accessory kits or does this one come with enough stuff?

Psiber_Syn · Nov 11, 2016

From what I see there's plenty of accessories although wouldn't hurt to grab some diamond cutting wheels and bits

Anirban · Nov 11, 2016

It depends on what you want to do with it.....I like to cut so I always get their kits with different cutter blade like plastic, wood and stone. So depending on what you want to do you can get the sanding or cutting or drilling ones. It comes with too many options and thats the problem...lol

Anirban · Nov 11, 2016

Do you already have a dremel?

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

Here's another: https://smile.amazon.com/Kawasaki-8...r=1-12&keywords=dremel&refinements=p_36:-4000 This looks like it may be better

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

Anirban said:
Do you already have a dremel?

Not yet. Trying to decide which one to buy.

Broadfield · Nov 11, 2016

Do you have an air compressor? And what are some examples of what you plan on doing with it?... like specifics?

Daniel@R2R · Nov 11, 2016

Broadfield said:
Do you have an air compressor?

No. I'm just starting to collect tools. Before I moved, my grandfather (who has every tool known to man) lived about 10 minutes from me, so I just took everything to his shop...now I've got to collect my own set. LOL

Rory's Reef · Nov 11, 2016

I actually use Dremels A LOT for work. I cut in a lot of door frames for electric locks for access control. I use a Dremel 8220 and love it. I've had the same one for about 4 years now with pretty harsh abuse to it. I went with a cordless for the simple fact that I work at the same door for an hour and move on. Time is wasted with cords, but this means lots of spare batteries constantly charging and they're not cheap either. I'd go with a 4200 corded version if I wasn't constantly moving. I'm partial to the Dremel brand, but thats not to say there aren't other good brands out there.

As far as accessory kits go, they're a good variety of attachments to play around with and get an idea of what can work for you. But, you'll most likely end up buying more of a certain attachment that works with your needs fairly quickly.

Hope this helps at least a little :).

Broadfield · Nov 11, 2016

mdbannister said:
No. I'm just starting to collect tools. Before I moved, my grandfather (who has every tool known to man) lived about 10 minutes from me, so I just took everything to his shop...now I've got to collect my own set. LOL

Ok, because I would of suggested something else if you had a compressor. I cut, grind and shape smaller things for a living... making custom panels for automobiles, motorcycles etc. I mostly work with plastics, wood, acrylics, fiberglass and a tad bit of metal.

Anirban · Nov 12, 2016

You can check these .....I have one of these

https://smile.amazon.com/Dremel-400...ie=UTF8&qid=1478925852&sr=1-9&keywords=dremel

https://smile.amazon.com/Dremel-400...ie=UTF8&qid=1478925852&sr=1-6&keywords=dremel

https://smile.amazon.com/Dremel-400...ie=UTF8&qid=1478925852&sr=1-5&keywords=dremel

Daniel@R2R · Nov 12, 2016

Broadfield said:
Do you have an air compressor? And what are some examples of what you plan on doing with it?... like specifics?

Just noticed that you asked for examples of what I'm planning to do with it. I'm thinking detailing on woodwork, minor cutting, aquascape sculpturing, fragging some LPS.

Macdaddynick1 · Nov 12, 2016

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4000-...ie=UTF8&qid=1478935610&sr=1-7&keywords=dremel this one hands down , wait for black friday , they will be around 50 bucks at home depot, worth every penny , and cuts through LPS like butter. + this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Saw...662449?hash=item258ff007b1:g:Iw8AAOxydgZTG9KJ

TheEngineer · Nov 12, 2016

Definitely wait for Black Friday. They are always on sale. I'd suggest you go with a real Dremel. Those Wen tools are awful IME. I'd go with a corded model too. Unless you are doing engraving, I don't think you need a flex shaft. Do buy a kit that comes in an organized box with some expansion space so you can keep new attachments with it.

For fragging you'll want a diamond cutting wheel. They're silly expensive but you'll be happy you have it.

Rybren · Nov 12, 2016

I've had my Dremel for close to 20 years. It is a fantastic tool and I probably use it more than any other tool in my house; it is so versatile.

Mine came with a flex shaft and router attachment. I don't recall having ever used the flex shaft, but the router attachment has been used a lot. As others have mentioned, pick up a selection of diamond cutting wheels.