What do you guys suggest?

[ReturningSon]

My old dremel finally crapped out on me and I am in the market for a new one. My last dremel was years old and I want to know what is the best dremel package out there for modeling and sanding...etc....You guys are the masters, so I thought it was best to ask before I go out and buy one! Thanks!:cool

 

[wuher da brewer]

I've been considering making the jump to Rotozip should my Dremel crap out again.

 

[Gigatron]

I've been using a Black&Decker RTX for a few years. It takes all of dremels attachment and it's variable speed.

-Fred

 

[PTK]

when it comes to dremel the 400 series is the best/most powerful if i remember correctly

....but i hate dremel...they are expensive and die on a regular basis, and worst of all if you are right handed (the vast majority of people out there) dremels spin clockwise (if you are looking down the body of the tool) which causes it to fling crap at your face and eyes........worst design ever.

my suggestion.... if you have a good air compressor get a little pneumatic pencil grinder.....uses dremel bits, but much easier to hold and control, a million times more powerful, lasts for ever......spin the correct direction, and best part........they are cheap!......i got mine from a company called Harbor Freight, they specialize in cheap tools from china ......the pencil grinders are usually somewhere around 12 bucks, but are on sale on a regular basis for 6-8 bucks

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

....but i hate dremel...

Blasphemer! Lesser words have gotten other people banned! :lol

Buy whatever you like the feel of and think would work best. I haven't found anything that worked better than a Dremel with a flexshaft attachment.

 

[robstyle]

I too dislike the Dremel brand and opted for a, get this, Tim the Toolman Allen knock off I got at (if I remember) Target or K-Mart many moons ago. The thing has NEVER crapped out, never had the brushs changed, been through hell and high water (seriously), adjustable speed, quieter than its competition.... I originaly bought it because it was under $20 where the same thing with the Dremel name on it was around triple that.

The other I ended up getting is a variable speed RTX thats also served me faithfully.

Ive seen people go through many Dremels while my cheapie Tim Allen keeps on truckin.

 

[ReturningSon]

Wow, I was using an old black and decker model that I bought about 10 years ago. I am left handed....anyway, thanks for the input guys!

 

[micdavis]

I have the same dremel tool I have had since 1980. Still runs great and I got it for FREE.

 

[Smiling Demon]

I have to agree with PTK. I use a face shield when I use my tools because I wear glasses and the Dremel throws stuff (replacement word) in my face all over my shield because I too am right handed.
I use the same little air tool and it does in fact use the Dremel bits and works great.

The only draw-back that I found with thr air tool is that when using it early inthe morning will scare the crap outta you when the compressor kicks on!!:lol

 

[gunnerk19]

I've had my B&D RTX for at least 4 years now... I thought it died on me last year, but it was only the flex shaft that broke. Other than that it's still going strong after uncounted sanding barrels and cutting discs...

 

[Jayn]

I recently bought a cordless dremel Stylus (still have the old workhorse corded) and I LOVE the stylus model! just as ergonomic as using a "pencil"
Very comfy..lightweight & loads of power for a cordless!

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I have to agree with PTK. I use a face shield when I use my tools because I wear glasses and the Dremel throws stuff (replacement word) in my face all over my shield because I too am right handed.

Definitely use a face shield people! I remember reading "To Fly and Fight: Memoirs Of A Triple Ace" when I was younger, where the author was talking about why he always wore the goggles issued to pilots. He mentioned a teacher in school who had a piece of wire brush fly off and embed itself in his eye. I've worn eye protection ever since.