Dremel

[nrshida]

Who's got one and where in the product range is the best balance between price and features? I'd like an adjustable speed version. Can't seem to get the pictures to load on their website.

[Heater]

I have the 400 digital and have never had any problems I have had it about 3 years now,


here is a link to another site with the kit / details
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=133533

[icepac]

It depends on the size of the project, most likely.

[nrshida]

Thanks.

[morfiend]

  I have a couple,bought a cordless unit..... dont bother with these the always seem to run out of power in the middle of a job!   As Ice said it mostly depends on the job but if you want a heavyduty dremel get a flex shaft and a 1/3hp motor to power it!


   YMMV.


   

[rpm]

I have a Northern Tools rotary tool that came with a 200pcs kit. Bought it on sale a couple years ago for $59. Found 100 different uses for it but my favorite is sharpening my chain saw. Cut that job down to just a minute or two compared to 10-15 minutes.

[phatzo]

  if you want a heavyduty dremel get a flex shaft and a 1/3hp motor to power it!


   YMMV.


   

or an Air compressor and a die grinder with both 1/8 and 1/4 collets. They do use a bit of air so the compressor needs a decent sized tank.

[morfiend]

or an Air compressor and a die grinder with both 1/8 and 1/4 collets. They do use a bit of air so the compressor needs a decent sized tank.

  I agree Phatz but they use so much air it's hard to keep a constant supply without and industrial compressor.  I know a few "chainsaw" sculptors and they use dremels for some of the fine detail work and the different bits available and most just suspend a 1/3 hp electric motor and use a flex shaft with either size collets.

  The die grinders do tend to spin abit faster if that necessary.