Which Dremel Should I buy?

[MrMiniBeast]

Hi,
I'm looking for a dremel with all of the features that would come in handy when making small models. However, I don't really know what I'm looking for and Dremel has more options than I would have thought. If anybody could give me some guidance I'd appreciate it!
I don't want to spend too much, absolutely no more than $100.

 

[TazMan2000]

The Dremel 4200 is a good tool for starting out.

TazMan2000

 

[andy19422]

There are a few threads already on which rotary tool is best, and if I remember rightly most people say stay away from new Dremels as they are poorly made. Proxxon seems to be a favorite alternative.http://shop.prox-tech.com/c/hand-held-power-tools-115-v

 

[Darth Lars]

Whatever you do, get a flex-shaft. It isn't just that the handle is smaller but also that you don't have to hold the weight of the motor.

I tried Proxxon once, and had one after the other break on me within the first week.

 

[RogueTrooper]

Dremel are an over priced brand name. Some of there products over the years have been great and some very ordinary, but always expensive for a rotary tool.

I've had an Ozito for 5 years and it was a $40 kit with a ton of accessories that I still have and use to this day.

Some will swear by the Dremel brand, but for what you get they are too expensive.

 

[Heisenberg]

I had a Proxxon FBS for years before I switched to a flex shaft. It never failed me. I used it to carve wood, antler and gemstones (a lot) . I had to buy something else when I accidentally broke off a pin in the drill chuck.

 

[xeno]

I always have used a Proxxon at my workplace,
Dremel at it's lowest speed settings melts most plastics, Proxxon has a lower speed setting that is perfect for plastics,
if you want to do routing then Dremel is better, real handwork is proxxon better


This type has a real drill type head that can handle minute drills (or anything else) or larger up to 3.2mm

 

[George]

I bought a Dremel 3000 for around 80 euros (estimate 104 dollars).It comes with 25 accessories,which should be plenty in your case.

 

[Dracosfire83]

What ever you pick don't fall into the temptation of buying cordless. Nothing more annoying waiting 3 hours for the battery to charge when you only have a 5 minuet job.

 

[MrMiniBeast]

It seems I could get a dremel 3000 for about $80, or a 4000 for $100. Which should I go for?

 

[Daniel Nelms]

I've got two 4200's with flex shafts, that is an absolute MUST HAVE. You'll be able to do much more fine detail work without having to hold the machine in your hand.

 

[duality]

I've got two 4200's with flex shafts, that is an absolute MUST HAVE. You'll be able to do much more fine detail work without having to hold the machine in your hand.

Me too... Just killed my 4000 a few weeks ago, moved to the 4200 and the quick change head is invaluable!!!